5Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS
DANGER: RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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!
• 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 noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are tightened and in good
condition. Never hold onto the hose or fittings during op er a-
tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while sys tem
is pres sur ized.
• When using replacement lances or guns with this pressure
washer, DO NOT use a lance and/or lance/gun combination
that is shorter in length than what was provided with this
pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the
lance to the gun trigger.
• Injuries can result if system pressure is not reduced before
attempting maintenance or disassembly.
• To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut off engine, turn off water
sup ply and pull gun trigger until water stops flowing.
• Use only accessories rated equal to or higher than the rating
of the pressure washer.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• High-velocity fluid spray can cause objects to break,
projecting particles at high speed.
• Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 safety glasses. Wear
protective clothing to protect against accidental spraying.
• Never point wand at or spray people or animals.
• Light or unsecured objects can become hazardous
projectiles.
• Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to
prevent accidental operation.
• Never permanently secure trigger in pull-back (open)
position.
DANGER: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure wash er could lead to
se ri ous in ju ry or death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive
compound.
• Be come fa mil iar with the op er a tion and con trols of the
pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
• Never compromise the safety fea tures of this prod uct.
• Do not op er ate machine with missing, broken or un au tho-
rized parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while unit is running.
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