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Read WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating machine
HIGH PESSURE, HIGH VELOCITY HOT WATER IS DANGEROUS!
GENERAL PRESSURE CLEANER WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Caution – HOT WATER. Danger of severe burns. Proceed with caution!
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When shutting down, always turn off machine, turn off water at the source and trigger the
gun pointing the lance in a safe direction to release any in-line stored pressure - before
disconnecting hoses or working on machine.
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Never aim high pressure water jet at anyone, at animals or at fragile items - injury or
damage could result.
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Always be aware of overhead cables, run-off water, slippery surfaces and by-
standers!
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Never allow untrained adults or minors use of the equipment.
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Never use the machine if there are any leaks on the high pressure delivery side of the
pump.
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Read and observe the manufacturer's instructions if chemicals are being used.
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The “recoil” on larger machines is positive - lean forwards and brace yourself to take it up!!!
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NEVER HIGH PRESSURE BLAST THE FOLLOWING:
any electrical components, motors
/ switchgear or electrical boxes as injury or death may result.
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Never water blast any fuel caps or oil caps and water can get into breather holes and
contaminate fuel or water. Never blast water directly into seals / bearings on shafts where
water penetration would be detrimental.
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NEVER WATER BLAST
: fragile items / surfaces that may be damaged by high velocity
water. Always carefully test on a small area first.
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ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR (PPE)
i.e. Head, face, eye protection, wet weather
gear, boots and gloves - which is particularly important where hot water or aggressive
chemicals are being used or where whet sandblasting is used.
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Keep hands, feet and hair away from all moving parts.
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Never leave machine running unattended.
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EXTREME DANGER
- never adjust engine speed (RPM) or safety by-pass valve in an
attempt to increase pressure!
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Barricade off immediate work area - restrict access - erect hazard warning signs.
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Never use high pressure water cleaner without protective canvas sheaths on operator end
of high pressure hose as a high pressure leak can injure operator.
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In commercial / industrial sites class 'b' units (pressures over 5,000 PSI) should have
additional operators allocated as safety observer / machine minder subject to work
conditions / environment. This is a responsibility of the 'site occupier' to determine.
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If two / three operators are working they should be physically separated by partitions /
barriers.
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Prior to high pressure water blasting, check location’s level of emergency /first aid.
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All machines are fitted with
MEDIC ALERT
tags. If a high pressure water injury occurs
which need medical attention, pull off machine and give it to the medical practitioner to read
