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Safety – Precautions Protective Gear / Kick Back / Electrical Shock
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily
injury.
Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could
result.
• NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Always point the gun in a safe direction after each starting attempt,
where engine fails to run and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure
spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
• NEVER direct the jet toward the machine or toward any electrical
power source ( fuse box, transformer, electrical outlet) or appliance.
• NEVER use in the rain or during a thunderstorm.
When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Pressure Washer
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Testing for Engine Spark
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
High pressure spray can propel loose stones or objects at
high velocity.
• Always wear safety goggles and protective clothing when using
this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety apparel, goggles, boots, gloves and work clothing .
• DO NOT substitute safety goggles for safety glasses.
