Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point
symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these
symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause death.
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Do not operate internal combustion engine in an enclosed area.
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Ensure that any exhaust emissions are not in the vicinity of any air intakes.
RECOIL HAZARD
Gun may recoil when triggered. If you are not standing securely, you could fall and be seriously
injured.
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Hold onto gun/wand firmly with both hands to avoid kickbacks.
FALL HAZARD
Use of this equipment can create puddles and slippery surfaces. High pressure spray could cause you
to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
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Keep apray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches (20 to 60 cm) away from cleaning surface.
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Always operate equipment on a stable surface.
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Cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce possibility of falls due to
slippery surfaces.
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Be extremely careful if you must operate equipment from ladder, scaffolding, or any other relatively
unstable location.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable vapors in the
work area
and can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Do not spray flammable liquids.
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Operate pressure washers outdoors only.
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Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop cloths (potential static arc).
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When transporting or repairing equipment, transport or repair with the fuel tank empty or with fuel
shutoff valve turned off.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot; shut off engine and let it cool. Leave 5/8 inch (16
mm) at top of tank for fuel expansion. Fuel is flammable and can ignite or explode if spilled on hot
surface.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
