Section 1 Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power
Systems Inc. product. This unit has been
designed to provide high-performance, effi-
cient operation, and years of use when main-
tained properly.
Read this manual thoroughly and understand
all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings
before using this equipment. If any section of
the manual is not understood, contact your
nearest authorized dealer, or contact Generac
Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722, or
www.generac.com with any questions or con-
cerns.
The owner is responsible for proper mainte-
nance and safe use of the equipment. Before
operating, servicing or storing this power
washer:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on
the product carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the
unit before use.
• Refer to the Assembly section of the man-
ual for instructions on final assembly proce-
dures. Follow the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual
that will use this machine.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
WAS BASED ON MACHINES IN PRODUC-
TION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION. GEN-
ERAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY
THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve a
hazard. The warnings in this manual, and on
tags and decals affixed to the unit are, there-
fore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure,
work method or operating technique that the
manufacturer does not specifically recom-
mend, verify that it is safe for others. Also
make sure the procedure, work method or
operating technique utilized does not render
the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the power washer, DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert personnel to special instructions
about a particular operation that may be haz-
ardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are
as follows:
Operator's Manual for Power Washer
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional informa-
tion important to a procedure and will be
found within the regular text of this man-
ual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the
hazards that they indicate. Common sense
and strict compliance with the special instruc-
tions while performing the action or service
are essential to preventing accidents.
DANGER
CAUTION
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