Pressure Washer Safety Warnings; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection; Servicing Of A Double-Insulated Appliance; Extension Cords - Ironton IPW1600 Manual Del Operador

• Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections
dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or
grease.
2.3 PRESSURE WASHER SAFETY
WARNINGS
• Read all the instructions before using the product.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
• Know how to stop the product and bleed unit pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
• Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
• Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
• Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the
manual.
• This product is provided with a ground fault circuit
interrupter built into the power cord plug. if replacement
of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical
replacement parts.
• Risk of injection or injury– Do not direct discharge
stream at persons.
• Keep the motor away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
• Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
solvents to clean product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry
and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
2.4 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power-supply
cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk
of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord
become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that
include GFCI protection.
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2.5 SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-
INSULATED APPLIANCE
• Within a double-insulated product, two systems of
insulation 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. A doubleinsulated product is
marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or
"DOUBLE INSULATED."
2.6

EXTENSION CORDS

• Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are identified by a marking
"Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store
indoors while not in use." Use only extension cords
having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the
product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine
extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do
not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to
disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.
Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle
before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
2.7

CHILD SAFETY

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the
presence of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this
machine. Children who are 14 years of age and older
must read and understand the operating instructions and
safety rules in this manual and must be trained and
supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the machine off if a child or any other
person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your view of a child who may run into the path of the
machine.
2.8

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol
5
Explanation
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand operator's man-
ual before using this product.
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