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DANGeR: RISk to BReAthING (ASPhyxIAtIoN)
WHat can HaPPEn
HoW to PrEVEnt It
• Breathing ex haust fumes
will cause se ri ous injury
or death! En gine exhaust
con tains carbon mon ox ide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
• Operate pressure washer in
a well-ventilated area. Avoid
en closed areas such as
ga rag es, base ments, etc.
• Never op er ate unit in a
lo ca tion occupied by
humans or animals.
DANGeR: RISk to BReAthING (ASPhyxIAtIoN) coNtINueD
• Some clean ing fluids
con tain sub stanc es which
could cause injury to skin,
eyes or lungs.
• Use only clean ing fluids
spe cif i cal ly rec om mend ed
for high-pressure washers.
Fol low manufacturers
recommendations. Do not
use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
DANGeR: RISk of fluID INjectIoN AND lAceRAtIoN
WHat can HaPPEn
HoW to PrEVEnt It
• Your pressure washer
operates at fluid pressures
and velocities high enough to
penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could
result in amputation or
other serious injury. Leaks
caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can
result in injection injuries.
DO NOT TREAT FLUID
INJECTION AS
A SIMPLE CUT! See a
physician immediately!
• Inspect the high-pressure
hose regularly. Replace
the hose immediately if it is
damaged, worn, has melted
from contacting the engine,
or shows any signs of cracks,
bubbles, pinholes, or other
leakage. Never grasp a
high-pressure hose that
is leaking or damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt
to cover a pinhole or similar
water leak on the high-
pressure hose. The stream
of water IS under high
pressure and WILL
penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front
of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self
and others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings
are tight ened and in good
condition. Never hold onto
the hose or fittings during
op er a tion.
