EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion from these vapors can cause severe burns or
even death.
ROTATING PARTS:
Starter and other rotating parts on this tool can
entangle loose clothing, long hair and accessories resulting in moderate
to severe injury.
HOT SURFACES:
Engine muffler and other engine parts can become very
hot. Coming in contact with hot engine components can cause serious
burns. Hot exhaust gases from the engine can cause clothing to ignite if
in contact for any length of time.
KICKBACK:
Starter cord can kickback (recoil) very rapidly. Kickback will
recoil starter cord quicker than you can let go. This action can result in
broken bones, bruises, sprains or fractures.
UNIT IS HEAVY:
Take care when lifting or moving unit.
INJECTION HAZARD:
Pressure washers can produce fluid streams
severe enough to penetrate animal and human flesh.
SLIPPING and FALLING:
Pressure washers produce puddles of slippery
liquid that can result in falls. Kickback from spray wand can result in falls
when using unstable platforms.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Improper and unsafe use of this pressure washer can
result in death, fire and/or bodily injury. This instruction manual contains
important information about product safety. Keep the instruction manual
available for others to read before they use the pressure washer.
Improper maintenance and operation are responsible for the majority of accidents
involving gas pressure washers. The largest portion of these could be prevented by
recognizing the basic safety rules and precautions. Most accidents can be avoided
if the operator recognizes a potentially hazardous situation before it happens and by
observing appropriate safety rules and procedures as outlined in this manual.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the
SAFETY
portion of this manual and
throughout the text in this manual where a potential hazard might occur.
Hazards that
MUST
be avoided to prevent serious injury follow headers marked
DANGER
or WARNING
. These same precautions are placed as labels on the tool itself.
NEVER
use this pressure washer for applications that are
NOT
specified in this manual.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE
provides additional information that is useful
for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE
is indicated, make sure it is fully understood.
In addition to
SAFETY ALERTS
listed above, there could also be numerous symbols
alerting the operator that specific safety measures are required to safely operate this
tool. Learn these
SAFETY SYMBOLS
as well as the
SAFETY ALERTS
to prevent
injury to the operator and to bystanders.
READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Read and understand tool labels,
safety warnings and precautions in this manual before operating the tool.
Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in serious injury or even death
to the operator or bystanders.
FIRE HAZARD:
Heat from engine exhaust can ignite combustible materi-
als, building structures or gas tanks resulting in a fire. Place the tool on
a flat surface a safe distance from buildings or other combustible
material. Ensure exhaust is directed away from tool.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
This tool produces hazardous electrical voltage.
Read and become familiar with this manual’s WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
so that it is installed and used properly.
WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION:
This tool has rotating and moving
parts that could become airborne if damaged. Always wear approved eye
protection when operating equipment with moving parts. Safety glasses
must conform to the requirements of American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 and provide protection against flying particles
from both front and side.
POISONOUS FUMES:
This tool uses a gasoline powered engine that
produces poisonous fumes from its exhaust. Always make sure there is
adequate ventilation when operating this equipment.
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