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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause
death or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your pressure washer.
Read the operator’s
manual carefully. Learn the machine’s applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this pressure washer.
Keep guards in place
and in working order. Never
operate the pressure washer with any guard or cover
removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from pressure washer before turning it on.
To reduce the risk of injury,
keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely
dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.
Use right tool.
Don’t force pressure washer or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a
purpose not intended.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use only recommended accessories.
The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.
Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the pressure
washer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Never leave pressure washer running unattended.
Turn power off.
Don’t leave pressure washer until it
comes to a complete stop.
Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease
to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.
Keep pressure washer dry, clean, and free from
lubricant and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean pressure
washer.
Stay alert and exercise control.
Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not operate pressure
washer when you are tired. Do not rush.
Do not operate the product while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
Check the work area before each use.
Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Do not use pressure washer if switch does not turn it
off.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service center.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Avoid dangerous environment.
Don’t use in damp or
wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit.
Never use in an explosive atmosphere.
Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
Do not operature while smoking or near an open
flame.
Do not operate around
dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
WARNING: Risk of injection or injury
– Do not direct
discharge stream at persons.
