4- ENG
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death! Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadlygas.
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such
as garages, basements,etc.
• Never operate unit in or near a location
occupied by humans oranimals.
• Some cleaning fluids contain substanc-
es which could cause injury to skin,
eyes orlungs.
• Use only cleaning fluids specifically recom-
mended for high pressure washers. Follow
manufacturers recommendations. Do not
use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive
compound.
DANGER: RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Your pressure washer operates at fluid
pressures and velocities high enough
to penetrate human and animal flesh
which could result in amputation or
other serious injury. Leaks caused by
loose fittings or worn or damaged
hoses can result in injection injuries.
DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION
AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician
immediately!
• Inspect the high pressure hose regularly.
Replace the hose immediately if it is
damaged, worn, has melted from contacting
the engine, or shows any signs of cracks,
bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage. Never
grasp a high pressure hose that is leaking
ordamaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to cover a
pinhole or similar water leak on the high
pressure hose. The stream of water IS under
high pressure and WILL penetrateskin.
• Never place hands in front ofnozzle.
• Direct spray away from self andothers.
• Make sure hose and fittings are tightened
and in good condition. Never hold onto the
hose or fittings duringoperation.
• Do not allow hose to contactmuffler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while system ispressurized.
• When using replacement lances or guns
with this pressure washer, DO NOT use a
lance and/or lance/gun combination that
is shorter in length than what was provided
with this pressure washer as measured
from the nozzle end of the lance to the
guntrigger.
• Injuries can result if system pressure
is not reduced before attempting
maintenance ordisassembly.
• To relieve system pressure, shut off engine,
turn off water supply and pull gun trigger
until water stopsflowing.
• Use only accessories rated equal to or higher
than the rating of the pressurewasher.