SAFETY
GUIDELINES
- DEFINITIONS
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YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symboIs
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_, WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious inju_,
_i, DANGER
indicates
an imminently
hazardous
situation
which,
if not avoided,
will result
in
death or serious _.
A CAUTION
indicates
a potentially
hazardous
situation
which, if not avoided,
_
result in minor
or moderate
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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improper
operation
or maintenance
of this product could result
in serious
injury and property
damage.
Read
and understand
all warnings
and operating
instructions
before
using.
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION
OR FIRE
R|SK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Spilled gasoline
and its vapors can
become
ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical
arcing, exhaust
gases, and hot engine components
such as the muffter.
Heat will expand
fueI in the tank
which could result in spillage and
possible
fire explosion.
.
Operating
the pressure
washer in an
explosive
environment
could result
in a fire.
Materials
placed
against or near the
pressure washer can interfere with
its proper ventilation
features
causing
overheating
and possible
ignition of the materials.
Improperly
stored fuet could Iead to
accidental
ignition.
Fuel improperly
secured
could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified
persons.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
Some cleaning fluids contain sub-
stances which could cause injury to
skin, eyes, or lungs,
HOW TO PREVENT
iT
. Shut off engine and allow it to cooi
before adding fuel to the tank.
Use care in filling tar_,k to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure
washer
away from fueling area before
starting engine.
* Keep maximum
fuel !eve! _'_" below
top of tank to allow for expansion.
e Operate
and fuel equipment
in welt
ventilated
areas free from obstruc-
tions. Equip areas with fire
extinguishers
suitabIe for gasoline
fires.
= Never operate
pressure
washer in an
area containing
dry brusb_ or weeds.
• Store fuel in container
approved
for
gasoline,
in a secure
!ocat}on away
from work area.
Operate
pressure
washer
in a well
ventilated
area. Avoid enciosed
areas
such as garages,
basements
,etc.
Never operate
unit in a !ocation
occupied
by humans
or animafs.
o Use only cleaning
fluids specifically
recommended
for h;gh pressure
washers.
Foliow manLJacturers
recommendations.