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2. SAFETY GUIDELINES
DEFINITIONS
Safety symbols identify important safety messages that alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Review them carefully before operating the unit and before performing maintenance or repairs. Check the rules
and regulations at your location and identify possible hazards. The appropriate signal word for each message
has been selected using the following guidelines:
-
Danger indicates an immediate and specific hazard, which
will
result in
severe
personal
injury
or
death
if the proper precautions are not taken.
-
Warning indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice, which
could
result in
severe
personal injury
or
death
if proper precautions are not taken.
- Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
may
result in
minor
or
moderate
injury
if proper practices are not taken.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the operator’s manual and all safety alerts before operating or maintaining your
pressure washer. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Never let children or untrained
adults operate the machine.
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RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Spilled gasoline and its vapors can ignite from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot
engine components such as the muffler. Never refuel the engine while it is hot or running. Move unit away from
refueling area before starting engine. Operate and fuel equipment in well-ventilated areas free from
obstructions.
RISK OF BURNS
High temperatures are generated by the operation of the pressure washer. Contact with hot surfaces, such as
the engine exhaust components could result in a serious burn. Allow them to cool off before handling or
servicing. Keep children away from the pressure washer at all times.
RISK TO BREATHING
Do not operate equipment in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, deadly poison.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high-pressure leak. Do not place hand or fingers
in front of the nozzle or point spray at yourself or others. In the event that high-pressure spray penetrates the
skin, seek medical attention immediately.
RISK OF INJURY
Do not operate with belt guard removed. Wait for all moving parts to stop before taking belt guard off for
servicing. Belt guard must be fastened in place before starting the pressure washer.
