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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble, operate, or install the product.
This manual contains information that relates to
PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this
manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before
using the product. The symbols listed below are used to
indicate this information.
DANGER
Potential hazard that
will result in serious injury
or loss of life.
WARNING
Hazard that
could result in serious injury or loss
of life.
CAUTION
Potential hazard that
may result in moderate
injury or damage to equipment.
Note:
The word “Note” is used to inform the reader of
something the operator needs to know about the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
and understand the instructions before using
this product.
1. Warning – When using this product basic,
precautions should always be followed, including
the following
2. Read all the instructions before using the product
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Keep operating area clear of persons
5. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
6. Follow the maintenance instructions as specified in
the manual
7. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property
and to maximize your power washing experience,
carefully follow all of the safety tips, instructions,
warnings and safeguards and become familiar with
all of the controls.
8. This power washer conforms to CSA and other
safety and consumer standards.
DO NOT
modify or
rebuild any part of your power washer.
9.
DO NOT
use your power washer when you are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Use this
power tool carefully and only when you are alert.
10. Watch your balance and footing while using your
power washer. Surfaces become slippery when wet
and are extra slippery when using a detergent or
cleaner.
11.
NEVER
operate the power washer in bare feet,
sandals, or open-toed shoes.
12. When using the power washer near children, make
sure they are closely supervised by an adult to avoid
injury.
NEVER
let a child use the power washer.
13. Keep fingers, hands, feet and any part of your body
clear of the stream of high pressure water. The
powerful spray can cause blindness or blast holes in
the skin. It can break a window if you are too close
when you pull the trigger on the spray gun.
14.
ALWAYS
wear eye protection to prevent injury to
eyes when operating the power washer.
15. To avoid mishaps or injury,
ALWAYS
use the trigger
safety lock when not using the power washer even
if the spraying stops for a moment.
16. The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly reduces the
chance of electric shock while the unit is in use. If
replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only
identical replacement parts.
17. Point the spray gun in a safe direction when
beginning a power washing session.
18.
NEVER
spray directly at a person, animal, electrical
device or the unit itself.
19. When first using the spray gun, hold the spray
gun and lance with two hands when pulling the
trigger (one hand to pull the trigger and the other
to stabilize the gun assembly) until you get used to
the “kickback” from the spray gun.
20. When you press the power switch to turn off the
power washer, water pressure may remain in the
system. To discharge the pressure, point the spray
gun in a safe direction and pull the trigger.
21.
NEVER
spray flammable liquids.
22.
NEVER
use the power washer in areas that contain
combustible dust, liquids or vapors.
23. Avoid contact of the pressure hose with sharp
objects and examine the hose regularly. Replace
if damaged. Due to the high pressure involved, it
cannot be repaired if cut or damaged.
24. Only use detergent specifically formulated for
power washers and follow instructions on the
detergent’s label.
25. Protect eyes, lungs, and skin from exposure to
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