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HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If
the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind
of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure spray
emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or other
serious bodily injury or property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HA VE STRAIN RELIEFS
ON BOTH ENDS.
The strain reliefs help protect the hose
from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling, which can
result in hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use.
High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow
high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check
entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover , or
damage or movement of the hose couplings. If any of
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
DO
NOT try to recouple high pressure hose or mend it with
tape or any other device. A repaired hose cannot contain
the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULL Y.
Do not
pull on hoses to move the pressure washer. Do not use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
and cover of the hose.
DO NOT expose Graco hose to
temperatures above 200
_
F (93
_
C) or below –40
_
F
(–40
_
C).
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other body
parts.
KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or
operating the pressure washer.
NEVER operate the pressure washer without all guards
and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
before checking or
servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging
high pressure fluid from the gun.
TERMS
WARNING or DANGER:
Alerts user to avoid or correct
conditions that could cause bodily injury.
CAUTION:
Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions that
could cause damage to the equipment.
NOTE:
Identifies helpful procedures and information.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
standards—particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926—should be
consulted.
