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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Turn water pump OFF and let it cool for at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
When Starting Equipment
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
When Operating Equipment
• DO NOT pump flammable liquids, such as fuel or fuel oils.
• This water pump is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
• Secure water pump. Loads from hoses may cause tipover.
When Transporting or Repairing Equipment
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When Storing Fuel or Equipment with Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
SAFETY
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in
bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could
result.
Keep hands and body clear from discharge of pump.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands,
hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running pump or
hoses.
• Never operate water pump without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or anything that may be caught in
the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
SAFETY
