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49C154
Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Portable/wheel Pressure Washer,1500PSI
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very
important to know and understand.
This information is provided for safety and to prevent
equipment problems. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE:
Information that requires special
attention.
Warns about hazards that could
cause severe personal injury, death, or major
property damage if ignored.
Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result
in death or serious injury.
Automatic ON/OFF:
The motor on this pressure washer does not run
continuously. It only runs when the trigger of the spray
gun is squeezed. After following the start up
procedures in this manual, turn the pressure washer
ON and squeeze the trigger for activation. See
“Operating Instruction” section in this manual for
further details.
The electrical supply connection
shall be made by a qualified person and comply with
IEC 60364-1. The electric supply to this machine
should include either a residual current device that will
interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth
exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a device that will prove
the earth circuit.
The operating method to be
followed in the event of accident (e.g. contact with
detergents: rinse with an abundance of clean water)
or breakdown to prevent unsafe situations.
The motor of this pressure washer
will not run unless the trigger is squeezed.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
When the machine is used, the
following precautions should always be considered:
1. Read all instructions before using the machine.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
3. Always disconnect power before disassembling or
repairing the unit of the machine.
4. Follow all safety codes as well as the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
5. Ensure safety devices are operating
properly before using the machine. Do not remove or
modify any part of the gun or unit of the machine.
6. Know how to stop this machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
7. Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
8. Do not operate the machine when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
9. Keep operation area clear of all persons.
10. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
11. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.
12. Use cleaning agent supplied or recommend by the
manufacturer.
13. Only put the machine on stable place when using,
transporting, assembling
or
dismantling. Use caution
when transporting the pressure washer. Excess
motion can damage it.
14. In any event of accident (e.g. contact with
detergents, rinse with an abundance of clean water),
turn off machine, unplug from socket outlet and
disconnect from water connection.
15. The machine is not intended to be connected to
the potable water mains. If necessary, please use
only inlet hose-set approved by IEC 61770.
Risk of injection or severe injury. Keep clear of nozzle.
Do not discharge streams at persons. This machine is
to be used only by trained operators. Always remove
lance from gun before cleaning debris from tip.
• Keep clear of nozzle. NEVER direct high pressure
spray at any person, animal or self.
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles and
protective clothing when operating or performing
maintenance.
• Never put hand or fingers over the spray tip while
operating the unit.
• Never try to stop or deflect leaks with any body part.
• Always engage the trigger safety latch in the safe
position even when spraying is stopped for a moment.
• Always follow detergent manufacturer’s label
recommendations for proper use of detergents.
Always protect eyes, skin, and respiratory system
from detergent use.
Servicing of a double insulated machine
In a double-insulated machine, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means are provided for a double-insulated
machine, nor should grounding means be added to
the machine. Servicing a double-insulated machine
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system,
and should be done only by qualified service
personnel.
Replacement pars for a double-insulated machine
must be identical to the original parts. A double-
