DeWalt DXPW3425E User Manual

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• 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!
(CONTINUED)
• 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
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 system pressure,
shut off engine, turn off
water supply and pull
gun trigger until water
stopsflowing.
• Use only accessories
rated equal to or higher
than the rating of the
pressurewasher.
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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.
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DANGER: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe operation of
your pressure washer
could lead to serious
injury or death to you
orothers.
• Do not use chlorine
bleach or any other
corrosivecompound.
• Become familiar with the
operation and controls 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 features of
thisproduct.
• Do not operate machine
with missing, broken or
unauthorizedparts.
• Never leave wand
unattended while unit
isrunning.
• If proper starting
procedure is not
followed, engine can
kickback causing
serious hand and
arminjury.
• If engine does not start
after two pulls, squeeze
trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull starter
cord slowly until resistance
is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
to avoid kickback and
prevent hand or arminjury.
• The spray gun/wand
is a powerful cleaning
tool that could look
like a toy to achild.
• Keep children away from
the pressure washer at
alltimes.
• Reactive force of spray
will cause gun/wand
to kickback, and could
cause the operator to
slip or fall or misdirect
the spray. Improper
control of gun/wand
can result in injuries
to self andothers.
• Do not overreach or stand
on an unstablesupport.
• Do not use pressure washer
while standing on aladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with
both hands. Expect the gun
to kickback whentriggered.

DeWalt DXPW3425E Specifications

General

Pressure Rating	3400 PSI
Flow Rate	2.5 GPM
Hose Length	25 ft
Power Source	Gasoline
Motor	Honda GX390
Nozzles Included	0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, Soap