DeWalt PRESSUREADY DXPW3400PR Manual De Instrucciones página 5

• Materials placed
against or near the
pressure washer can
interfere with its
proper ventilation
features causing
overheating and
possible ignition of
the materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat
can damage painted
surfaces, melt any
material sensitive to
heat (such as siding,
plastic, rubber, vinyl
or the pressure hose,
itself ), and damage
live plants.
• Improperly stored
fuel could lead to
accidental ignition.
Fuel improperly
secured could get
into the hands of
children or other
unqualified persons.
• Use of acids, toxic or
corrosive chemicals,
poisons, insecticides,
or any kind of
flammable solvent
with this product
could result in serious
injury or death.

DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING
(ASPHYXIATION)
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Breathing exhaust
fumes will cause
serious injury or
death! Engine
exhaust contains
carbon monoxide,
an odorless and
deadly gas.
• Some chemical/
cleaning soaps
contain substances
which could cause
injury to skin, eyes
or lungs.
• Never operate pressure
washer in an area
containing dry brush
or weeds.
• Always keep pressure
washer a minimum of
4' (1.2 m) away from
surfaces (such as houses,
automobiles or live plants)
that could be damaged
from muffler exhaust heat.
• Store fuel in a
CARB (California Air
Resources Board) or
EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency)
approved container, in a
secure location away from
work area.
• Do not spray
flammable liquids.
hOW TO PREVENT iT
• 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 or animals.
• Use only chemical/
cleaning soaps specifically
recommended 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
• Your pressure washer
is equipped with
PRESSUREADY®. The
pressure washer can
be started by simply
squeezing the spray
gun trigger.
• 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!
ENgLish
hOW TO PREVENT iT
• The Auto Lock spray
gun must be used to
help prevent accidental
starting. Use only identical
replacement parts.
• 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 or damaged.
• 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
penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front
of nozzle.
• Direct spray away from self
and others.
• Make sure hose and fittings
are tightened and in good
condition. Never hold
onto the hose or fittings
during operation.
• Do not allow hose to
contact muffler.
• Never attach or remove
wand or hose fittings while
system is pressurized.
• When using replacement
spray wands or guns with
this pressure washer, do
not use a wand and/or
wand/gun combination
that is shorter in length
than what was provided
with this pressure washer
as measured from the
nozzle end of the spray
wand to the spray
gun trigger.
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