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DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s
vapors can become ignited
from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust
gase
s and hot engine
components such as
the muffler.
• Sh
ut off engine and allow
it to cool before adding fuel
to the tank.
• U
s
e care in filling tank to
avoid spilling fuel. Move pres-
su
re washer away
from fueling area before
st
arting engine.
• Heat will expand fuel in the
tank which could result in
sp
illage and possible fire
explosion.
• Ke
ep maximum fuel level
1/2"
(12.7 mm) below
bottom of filler neck
to allow for expansion.
• Op
erating the pressure
washer in an explosive
envi
ronment could
resu
lt in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment
in well-ventilated areas free
from obstructions. Equip
areas with fire extinguisher
su
itable for gasoline fires.
• Materials placed against or
near the pressure washer
ca
n interfere with its proper
ventilation features causing
overheating and possible
igniti
on of the materials.
• Never operate pressure
wa
sher in an area containing
dry brush or weeds.
• Muffler exhaust heat can
damage painte
d surfaces,
melt any material sensitive
to heat (such as siding,
pl
astic, rubber, vinyl or the
pressure hose, itself), and
dama
ge live plants.
• Al
ways keep pressure washer
a minimum of 4' (1.2 m) away
from surfaces (such as
ho
uses, automobiles or
live plants) that could be
damaged from muffler
exhaust heat.
• I
m
properly stored fuel could
le
ad to accidental ignition.
Fuel improperly secured
could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified
persons.
• St
ore fuel in an OSHA-
approved container, in a
secure location away from
work area.
• Us
e of acids, toxic or
corros
ive chemicals,
po
isons, insecticides, or any
kind of flammable solvent
with this product could result
in serious injury or death.
• Do not spray flammable
liquids.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Breathing exhaust fumes
wi
ll cause serious injury
or
death! Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
• Operate pressure washer in
a well-ventilated area. Avoid
enclosed areas such as
garages, basements, etc.
• Never operate unit in a
location occupied by
humans or animals.