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PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Wereservethe right tomakechangesat any timewith-
outincurringanyobligation.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Readtheowner'smanualthor-
oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
resultindeath,serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age. Know its applications, its limitations and any
hazardsinvolved.
Owner/User Responsibility:
Theownerand/orusermusthave an understanding of
themanufacturer’soperatinginstructionsandwarnings
beforeusingthispressure washer.Warning information
shouldbeemphasizedandunderstood. If the operator
isnotfluentinEnglish,themanufacturer’sinstructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
referencethemanufacturers’instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
DANGER:Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilatedarea.
2. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
sonouscarbonmonoxidegas;
exposure may cause loss of
consciousnessandmaylead
to death. It also contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nitecausing propertydamage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
addfuelwhen the productisop-
erating.
WARNING:Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.
3. Transport/repairwithfueltankEMPTYorwithfuel
shut-off valve OFF.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
5. Allowenginetocoolfor 2 minutesbeforerefueling.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before testing the spark plug or starting the en-
gine.(Fireand/orexplosionmayoccurifthis is not
done.)
Gasolineengineson mobileorportable equipment
shallberefuelled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;
(c) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
thedispensingpoint;and
(d) with an allowance made for expansionof
thefuel should the equipment be exposed
toahigherambienttemperature.
Inanoverfillingsituation,additional precautionsare
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
inasafe manner.
WARNING: High pressure
stream of water that this equip-
ment can produce can pierce
skinanditsunderlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
WARNING:Highpressurespray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
WARNING:Beextremelycareful
when using a ladder, scaffold-
ing or any other relatively un-
stable location. The cleaning
area should have adequate
slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to
slipperysurfaces.
WARNING:Highpressurespray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.To avoid
personal injury, eye safety de-
vices must be worn.
6. Eye safety devices, foot,
hand and other protection
mustbewornwhenusingthis
equipment.
WARNING
RISKOFINJECTION
ORSEVEREINJURY
TOPERSONS.KEEP
CLEAROFNOZZLE.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUALTHOROUGHLY
PRIORTO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
ONLY INWELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE. DO
NOT USEWITH
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
FROM FALLSWHEN
USING LADDER.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
USEPROTECTIVE
EYEWEARAND
CLOTHINGWHEN
OPERATING.
