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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect-
ing YOuR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQuIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the sym-
bols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided , WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOuS INJuRY.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in MINOR OR MODERATE INJuRY.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COuLD result in DEATH OR SERIOuS INJuRY.
CAUTION
used without the safety alert symbol indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result
in PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
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 by the state of
California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of California Public Re-
sources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effec-
tive 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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive
harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
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.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become ignited from ciga-
rette 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.
• Fill tank to ½˝ (12.7 mm) below bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an explosive environment
could result in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well-ventilated areas free from
obstructions. Equip areas with fire extinguisher suitable for gaso-
line fires.
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION FOR FIRE
