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STANLEY Electric Pressure Washers
Warnings
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
WARNING
Use of a pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the
cleaning surface.
Keep spray nozzle between 18 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder,
scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to
avoid injury if gun kicks back.
A running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested,
causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows,
doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure, even
if doors or windows are open.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be
inhaled.
Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will provide
the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
DANGER
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials
.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 5 minutes before re-
moving gas cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with regular unleaded gas.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other
ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
In case of fuel spill, immediately wipe up and clean the spill and move
the unit. Do not operate unit in spilled gas.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at an angle which causes fuel to spill.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WARNING
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the product and should
remain with the product if resold. The information and specifications included
in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
GXi Outdoor Power, LLC, reserves the right to discontinue or change specifica-
tions or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation
whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written per-
mission.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read
them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your
STANLEY dealer for a replacement.
SAFETY INFORMATION
STANLEY products are designed to give safe and dependable service if oper-
ated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual
before operating your generator.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Know how to stop the product quickly in case of emergency. Understand the
use of all product controls, output receptacles, and connections. Be sure that
anyone who operates the product receives proper instruction. Do not let chil-
dren operate the product.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts
EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written
instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control
systems. The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order
to keep the emissions from your STANLEY engine within the emission stan-
dards. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individ-
ual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.