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PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
We reservetherighttomakechangesatanytime with-
out incurring any obligation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: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
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage. Know its applica-
tions, its limitations and any hazards involved.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
themanufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer.Warninginformation
should be emphasized and understood.If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
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
reference the manufacturers’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
ventilated area.
2. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans.Exhaustcontainspoison-
ous carbon monoxide gas; ex-
posure may cause loss of con-
sciousness and may lead 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-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
add fuel when the product is op-
erating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion — do not spray flam-
mable liquids.
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3. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
5. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry be-
fore testing the spark plug or starting the engine.
(Fireand/orexplosionmayoccurifthisis not done.)
Gasolineenginesonmobileorportableequipment
shall be refuelled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;
(c) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
(d) with an allowance made for expansion of
the fuel should the equipment be exposed
to a higher ambient temperature.
Inanoverfillingsituation, additionalprecautionsare
necessaryto ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
WARNING:High pressure stream
of water that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlyingtissues,leading tose-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particlestobecomeairborne and
fly at high speeds.To avoid per-
sonal injury, eye safety devices
must be worn.
6. Eye safety devices, foot, hand
and other protection must be
worn when using this equipment.
7. High pressure developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury or death will re-
sult.
8. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
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