4- ENG
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
s 9OURPRESSUREWASHEROPERATES
at fluid pressures and veloci-
ties 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 phy-
sician immediately!
s )NSPECTTHEHIGHPRESSUREHOSEREGULAR
-
ly. Replace the hose immediately if it is
damaged, worn, has melted from con-
tacting the engine, or shows any signs
of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or other
leakage. Never grasp a high-pressure
hose that is leaking or damaged.
s .EVERTOUCHGRASPORATTEMPTTOCOVER
a pinhole or similar water leak on the
high-pressure hose. The stream of
water IS under high pressure and WILL
penetrate skin.
s .EVERPLACEHANDSINFRONTOF
nozzle.
s $IRECTSPRAYAWAYFROMSELFANDOTHERS
s -AKESUREHOSEANDFITTINGSARETIGHT
-
ened and in good condition. Never
hold onto the hose or fittings during
operation.
s $ONOTALLOWHOSETOCONTACT
muffler.
s .EVERATTACHORREMOVEWANDORHOSE
fittings while system is pressurized.
s )NJURIESCANRESULTIFSYSTEM
pressure is not reduced before
attempting maintenance or dis-
assembly.
s 4ORELIEVESYSTEMPRESSURESHUTOFF
engine, turn off water supply and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
s 5SEONLYHOSESANDACCESSORIESRATED
for pressure higher than your pressure
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RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
s (IGHVELOCITYFLUIDSPRAYCAN
cause objects to break, propel-
ling particles at high speed.
s ,IGHTORUNSECUREDOBJECTSCAN
become hazardous projectiles.
s !LWAYSWEAR!.3)APPROVED:
safety glasses. Wear protective clothing
to protect against accidental spraying.
s .EVERPOINTWANDATORSPRAYPEOPLEOR
animals.
s !LWAYSSECURETRIGGERLOCKWHENWAND
is not in service to prevent accidental
operation.
s .EVERPERMANENTLYSECURETRIGGERIN
PULLBACKOPEN POSITION
