Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate
pressure washer ONLY outdoors,
Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors, ventilation
intakes or other" openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows
are open.
Use a respirator
or mask whenever
there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
Read all instructions
with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection
against inhaling harmfiJJ vapors.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface,
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fail due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer" from
a ladder; scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid [niury if gun kicks back.
WARNING
When
starting engine, pull cord slow, iy until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue
to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
WARNING
WHEN
ADDING
FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap,
Fi[[fiJe[ tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fue! expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other" ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING
EQUiPHENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
WHEN
STORING
FUEL OR EQUIPMENT
WITH
FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source
because
they can ignite fue! vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people,
animals or plants.
DO NOT
allow CHILDREN
to operate
pressure
washen
NEVER repair
high pressure
hose,
Replace
it.
NEVER repair
leaking connections
with sealant
of any kind.
Replace
o-ring or seal
Keep high pressure
hose connected
to pump and spray gun
while
system
is pressurized.
Squeeze
trigger
on spray gun to relieve
trapped
pressure,
every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.
WARNING
Keep water
spray away from
electric
wiring
or fatal electric
shock may result.