GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead and Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP) which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using this product basic
precautions should always be
followed,including the following:
1.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
2.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
3.
Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4.
Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
5.
Do not operate the product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7.
Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.
9.
This Product Is Provided With A Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter Built Into The Power Cord or
Plug. If Replacement Of The Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter Or Cord Is Needed, Use Only Identical
Replacement Parts.
10.
WARNING – Risk of eye injury. Spray can
splash back or propel objects. Always wear
properly rated eye protection such as safety
goggles or face shield while spraying. (Safety
glasses do not provide full protection.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT IN-
TERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault
Electric Pressure Washer
circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug or the
power-supply cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of electric shock. Should
replacement of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter or
cord become necessary, use only identical replacement
parts.
SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insula-
tion are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor
should a means for grounding be added to the product.
Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and should be done
only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double-insulated product must be identical to the
parts they replace.
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING: Inadequate extension cords can be
dangerous.
If the appliance cord is equipped with a GFCI, do not use
extension cords. If the appliance cord is not equipped
with a GFCI, the appliance and any extension cord used
should be connected only to a GFCI-protected power
source.
1. Use only extension cords that have grounding-type
plugs and female cord connectors that accept the
plug from the product.
2. Use only extension cords that are intended for out-
door use. These extension cords are identified on
the packaging or on the cord by a marking "Accept-
able for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors
while not in use."
3. Use only extension cords having an electrical rating
not less than the rating of the product.
4. Do not use a damaged extension cord. Examine ex
tension cord before using and replace if damaged.
5. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on a
cord to disconnect.
6. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.
7. Always disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle before disconnecting the product from
the extension cord.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution, use
only a GFCI-protected extension cord or plug into
GFCI outlet. Keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARN-
INGS
1.
The electric supply connection shall be made by a quali-
fied electrician and comply with IEC 60364-1.
It is recommended that the electric supply to this ap-
pliance 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.
2.
WARNING: This appliance has been designed for use
with the cleaning agent supplied or recommended by
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