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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
Caution
– HOT WATER. Danger of severe burns. Proceed with
caution!
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.
Never aim high pressure water jet at anyone, at animals or at fragile items - injury or
damage could result.
Always be aware of overhead cables, run-off water, slippery surfaces and by-
standers!
Never allow untrained adults or minors use of the equipment.
Never use the machine if there are any leaks on the high pressure delivery side of the
pump.
Read and observe the manufacturer's instructions if chemicals are being used.
The “recoil” on larger machines is positive - lean forwards and brace yourself to take it
up!!!
NEVER HIGH PRESSURE BLAST THE FOLLOWING:
any electrical components,
motors / switchgear or electrical boxes as injury or death may result.
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.
NEVER WATER BLAST
: fragile items / surfaces that may be damaged by high velocity
water. Always carefully test on a small area first.
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.
Keep hands, feet and hair away from all moving parts.
Never leave machine running unattended.
EXTREME DANGER
- never adjust engine speed (RPM) or safety by-pass valve in an
attempt to increase pressure!
Barricade off immediate work area - restrict access - erect hazard warning signs.
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.
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.
If two / three operators are working they should be physically separated by partitions /
barriers.
Prior to high pres
sure water blasting, check location’s level of emergency /first aid.
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
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