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1.2 Safety Warnings
CAUTION - SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
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Avoid dangerous conditions. Always operate this product
on a dry, solid and level ground.
•
Never operate this product on slippery, wet, muddy, or
icy surfaces. The operating area should be free from
any obstructions. There should be plenty of room for
handling, and the operator should stay alert at all times.
•
Do not use this product in wet or damp areas or expose
it to rain. Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint,
solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
•
Inspect this product. Check before turning it on. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool area before turning it on.
•
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings, hose
clamps, etc. are securely tightened. Always check the oil
level in the oil tank. Never operate this product when
it needs to be repaired or when it is in poor mechanical
condition.
•
Never move or pull this product while the engine is
running.
•
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not
using the product.
•
Risk of electric shock!
The water spray
must never be directed towards any electric
wiring, devices, or directly towards the
pressure washer itself, or fatal electric shock
may occur.
•
Risk of injury!
Do not direct the discharge
stream at people. The high-pressure jet can
be dangerous if misused, and therefore
must not be directed at people, animals,
electrical devices or the unit itself.
•
Risk of explosion!
When a combustible liquid is sprayed,
there can be danger of fire or explosion, especially in a
closed area. Therefore, do not spray flammable liquids.
Do not use acids and solvents with this product either.
These products can cause physical injuries to the operator
and irreversible damage to the product.
•
Learn how to stop the product and release the pressure
quickly. Familiarize yourself with the controls.
CAUTION - SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
•
This product is capable of producing high pressure as
rated in the
Technical Specifications
. To avoid rupture
and injury, do not operate this product with components
rated less than the unit itself (including but not limited to
spray guns, hose, and hose connections).
WARNING - INJECTION HAZARD
•
Equipment can cause serious injury if the spray penetrates
the skin. Do not point the gun at anyone or any part of the
body. In case of penetration, seek medical aid immediately.
CAUTION - DETERGENTS
•
This product has been designed for use with detergents
that are specifically approved for pressure washer use. The
use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation
of the product and void the warranty.
CAUTION - SPRAY GUN
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The spray gun kicks back, so hold it with both hands.
•
The trigger gun safety lock prevents the trigger from
being engaged accidentally and it should be placed in
locked position when not in use.
CAUTION - WATER
•
For use with cold water only. Do not use this product with
other liquids.
•
To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure
washer, the product should be placed as far as possible
from the cleaning site during operation.
•
The water supply system must be protected against
backflow.
•
Prior to starting the pressure washer in cold weather,
make sure there is no ice in any parts of the equipment.
•
Never use the product with water contaminated with
solvents (e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.).
•
Always prevent debris from being drawn into the product
by using a clean water source and an additional water
filter, if required.
Safety Advice
1.2 Safety Warnings
CAUTION - SERVICE
•
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting, shut off
the engine and make sure that all moving parts have
stopped.
•
Have your product serviced by qualified repair personnel
using only identical replacement parts. This ensures the
safety of the product is maintained.
•
Ensure proper maintenance. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the product’s operation.
If damaged, have the product repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
IMPORTANT - COLD WEATHER START
•
Do not operate this pressure washer in temperatures
below 5°C. Operating pressure washer under the
temperature of 5°C may cause damage to the pump and
other pressure washer parts.
IMPORTANT - SAFETY FEATURES
•
THERMAL RELIEF VALVE:
Protects the pump from
overheating in case the nozzle gets clogged. This system
should not be abused. Make sure the pump does not
overheat.
•
LOW-OIL AUTO SHUT-OFF:
Protects the engine and
prevents operating without proper lubrication. If the
engine oil level goes below the recommended level, the
pressure cleaner shuts off automatically.
CAUTION - PREVENT PUMP DAMAGE
•
Do not run the engine for more than 5 minutes without
pressing the wand trigger or damage to the pump might
occur.
•
Never let the engine run unless the product is connected
to the water supply. Ensure water is running through the
pressure cleaner before attempting to start the engine.
•
Never run caustic fluids or acid through this product.
IMPORTANT - STORAGE
•
Store the product in a well-ventilated area, with an
empty fuel tank. Fuel should never be stored or placed
near the product.
•
When storing the product for winter, ensure that it is
stored indoors (at room temperature), in a dry location
away from any heat or ignition sources.
•
If the product is to be stored with a fuel in the fuel tank,
ensure to add a fuel stabilizer to keep the gas from
breaking down.
•
To protect and extend the life of the product when storing
it, use an antifreeze agent for the pump, which can be
found at your local
Canadian Tire®
store.
1.3 Intended Application
This product is designed for specific residential applications. Do
not modify or use this product for any application other than
the one it was designed for. This equipment was not designed
for industrial use. Please refer to the icons below for suggested
applications. For questions regarding other uses, please refer to
our website at
www.simoniz.ca
or call us at
1-866-4SIMONIZ
(1-866-474-6664).
IMPORTANT - APPLICATIONS
STAIRS
LAWN EQUIPMENT
VEHICLE
FENCING
DECK OR PATIO
GARAGE FLOOR
DRIVEWAY
SECOND STORY
PAINT PREP
SIDING
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