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PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
Manufacturer reserve the rightto makechangesat any
time without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
Theownerand/or user must haveanunderstandingof
themanufacturer’s operatinginstructionsandwarnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning informa-
tion should be emphasized and understood.If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s in-
structionsandwarnings shall bereadtoanddiscussed
with the operator in the operator’s native language by
the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts,please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
resultindeath,serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age.
2. Allinstallationsmustcomply with localcodes.Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details.To com-
ply with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
andprovideadditionalprotectionfromrisk of elec-
tric shock, single phase pressure washers are
equipped with a UL approved ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) power cord. Three phase ma-
chinesmust beconnectedtoaGFCIcircuitbreaker.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN ANDTISSUES.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.
3. Do not operate in an area
whereflammableorexplosive
materials are used or stored.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.
4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock,the machine
mustbeelectricallygrounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this ma-
chine to a UL grounded re-
ceptacle of proper voltage and amperage ratings.
Do not spray water on or near electrical compo-
nents.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while
standinginwater.Alwaysdisconnectpowerbefore
servicing.
5. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-
fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING: High pressure
stream of fluid that this equip-
ment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
6. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause
personal injury or equipment
damage. Use caution when operating. Do not di-
rect discharge stream at people, or severe injury
or death will result.
7. Never make adjustments on machine while in
operation.
WARNING:Highpressurespray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
8. Eyesafetydevices,foot,hand
and other protective clothing
mustbe wornwhen usingthis
equipment.
9. Donotoperatewiththespray
gun trigger in the off position for extensive periods
of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUALTHOROUGHLY
PRIORTO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLELIQUIDS.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICALWIRING.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST BE
WORN.
