2- ENG
A09733
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this
Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT
CAN
HAPPEN
HOW
TO
PREVENT
IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can
become ignited from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot
engine components such as the muffler.
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool before
adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel.
Move pressure washer away from fueling
area before starting engine.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which
could result in spillage and possible fire
explosion.
• Keep maximum fuel level ½" below top of
tank to allow for expansion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an ex-
plosive environment could result in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well venti-
lated areas free from obstructions. Equip
areas with fire extinguisher suitable for
gasoline fires.
READ
AND
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush,
grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and
is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources
Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442,
and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some
U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and
ordinances.
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
will
result in
death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could
result in
death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may
result in
minor
or moderate injury.
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
may
result in
property damage
.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY
and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS
. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please
read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
HAZARD
