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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble and operate the product.
This manual contains information that relates to
PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this
manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using
the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate
this information.
DANGER
Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of
life.
WARNING
Hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury
or damage to equipment.
Note: The word "Note" is used to inform the reader of
something the operator needs to know about the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
and understand the instructions before using
this product.
1. Warning – When using this product, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following.
2. Read all the instructions before using the product.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Keep operating area clear of persons.
5. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
6. Follow the maintenance instructions as specified in the
manual.
7. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property and
to maximize your power washer experience, carefully
follow all of the safety tips, instructions, warnings and
safeguards and become familiar with all of the controls.
Be sure you know how to quickly bleed off the pressure
from all parts of your power washer and how to turn off
the power washer.
8. This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety
and consumer standards. DO NOT modify or rebuild
any part of your power washer.
9. DO NOT use your power washer when you are under
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the influence of alcohol or drugs. Use this power tool
carefully and only when you are alert.
10. Watch your balance and footing while using your power
washer. Surfaces become slippery when wet and are
extra slippery when using a detergent or cleaner.
11. NEVER operate the power washer in bare feet,
sandals, or open-toed shoes.
12. When using the power washer near children, make
sure they are closely supervised by an adult to avoid
injury. NEVER let a child use the power washer.
13. Keep fingers, hands, feet and any part of your body
clear of the stream of high pressure water. The
powerful spray can cause blindness or blast holes in
the skin. It can break a window if you are too close
when you pull the trigger on the spray gun.
14. ALWAYS wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes
when operating the power washer.
15. To avoid mishaps or injury, ALWAYS use the trigger
safety lock when not using the power washer even
if only stopping briefly.
16. The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) (For US unit only) which
greatly reduces the chance of electric shock while
the unit is in use. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts.
17. Point the spray gun in a safe direction when beginning
a power washer session.
18. Warning- NEVER spray directly at a person, animal,
electrical device or the unit itself.
19. When first using the spray gun, hold the spray gun
and lance with two hands when pulling the trigger (one
hand to pull the trigger and the other to stabilize the
gun assembly) until you get used to the "kickback"
from the spray gun.
20. When you press the power switch to turn off the power
washer, waterpressure may remain in the system. To
discharge the pressure, point thespray gun in a safe
direction and pull the trigger.
21. NEVER spray flammable liquids.
22. NEVER use the power washer in areas that contain
combustible dust, liquids or vapors.
23. Avoid contact of the pressure hose with sharp objects
and examine the hose regularly. Replace if damaged.
Due to the high pressure involved, it cannot be
repaired if cut or damaged.
24. Only use detergent specifically formulated for power
washers and follow instructions on the detergent's
label. Dish or laundry soap is too thick and will
clog the nozzle of your foam cannon.
25. Protect eyes, lungs, and skin from exposure to
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