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be a small puncture wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or
reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a
doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
Seek medical aid for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
. The running engine
gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. If you start to feel
sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressure washer, shut off the engine and get to
fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Put on personal
protective gear
WARNING
:
Use personal protective gear to prevent:
- Eye and skin injection injury from high pressure spray
- Burns from hot water or steam
- Eye injury from flying debris
1.
Wear waterproof, thermally insulated gloves, safety glasses with side and top
protection, face protection, and protective clothing when operating the machine. If
spraying pressure washer specific chemicals, wear a respirator mask to avoid
inhalation of vapors if directed on the chemical label.
2.
Wear non-slip, protective footwear. Use of pressure washer can create puddles
and slippery surfaces. Wear footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on wet
surfaces.
Prime the water
supply
Turn on water supply and squeeze the trigger.
CAUTION
: Never run the pump without the water supply connected and turned
on.
Operating the pressure washer without a sufficient incoming flow of water
will damage the pump.
•
Turn on the water supply. Make sure the water supply is steady and flowing at a
rate 20% over the rated flow of your pump. (See Step 1, “Connect Hoses, Water
Supply, and Nozzle”).
•
Make sure tank is completely full and air is purged form the water supply line
between the water tank and pump. This may require loosening the hose clamp at
the pumps inlet to allow air in the hose to escape so water can flood the pump
inlet. If this step is needed ensure clamp is retighten before starting the engine.
(Supply line leaks and air in the hose can cause damage to the pump, so always
make sure all the air is out supply lines and clamps are tight before starting.
•
Make sure the water supply hose is not kinked. A kinked hose will provide
insufficient water supply to the pump and reduce its life. Make sure the hose
remains unkinked after moving the pressure washer.
Start engine
Start the engine to power the pump.
1.
Make sure water supply is connected and primed.
CAUTION:
Running the pump dry will cause damage and void the warranty.
2.
To prevent accidental spraying, engage the safety latch on spray gun trigger by
rotating it to the locked position.
3.
Follow the instructions in the Engine Manual for starting the engine.
DANGER:
Do not inhale engine exhaust. It contains dangerous carbon monoxide that
can kill you.
