Pro Force PWF0102000.03 - General Safety Precautions

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The following Safety Precautions apply whenever using,
storing or servicing Pro Force® Pressure Washers or their
engines to reduce the possibility of personal injury.
Overlooking or ignoring these precautions can lead to personal
injury or product damage.
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• Readthismanualcarefully.Knowyourequipment.
Consider applications, potential hazards and
limitations for your unit.
 • Knowyourequipment.Considertheapplications,
limitations, and the potential hazards specific to your
unit.
 • Storethepressurewasherinawellventilatedarea
with the fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored
near the pressure washer.
 • Neveroperateunderthesesconditions:
a. A noticeable change in engine speed.
b. A noticeable loss of pressure.
c. The engine misfires.
d. Smoke or flames are present.
e. Enclosed compartment.
f. Excessive vibration.
g. Rain or inclement weather.
 • Waterspraymustneverbedirectedtowardsany
electric wiring or directly towards the pressure
washer.
 • Donotallowthehosetocomeincontactwithhot
muffler.
 • Equipmentmustbeplacedonafirm,supporting
surface.
• Removethesparkplugorcablefromthesparkplug
to prevent accidental starting when not in use or
prior to detaching the high pressure hose.
 • Keepthepressurewashercleanandfreeofoil,mud
and other foreign matter.
 • Donotwearlooseclothing,jewelry,oranythingthat
may be caught in the engine.
 • Neverdirectsprayatpeopleorpets.
 • Neverallowchildrentooperatepressurewasherat
any time.
 • Usebothhandstocontrolthewand.
• Donottouchnozzleorwaterspraywhileoperating.
 • Wearsafetygoggleswhileoperating.
 • Onlyapprovedhosesandnozzlesshouldbeused.
 • Thetriggergunmustnotbejammedin“ON”
position during operation.
 • Nevertieknotsorkinkthehighpressurehose.
 • Allhoseconnectionsmustbeproperlysealed.
 • Priortostartingthepressurewasherincoldweather,
be sure ice has not formed in any part of the
equipment.
 • Useonlyrecommendedchemicals.
 • Outdoorsuseonly.
 • Placethepressurewasherawayfromcleaningsite
during operation.
 • Topreventaccidentaldischarge,thespraygunshould
be secured by locking trigger when not in use.
 • Donotrunthepressurewasherformorethanfive
minutes without depressing the trigger or damage to
the pump may result.
 • Checkthefuelsystemperiodicallyforleaksorsigns
of deterioration such as chafed or spongy hose, loose
or missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap. All
defects should be corrected before operation.
 • Donottouchhotmuffler.
 • Service,operateandrefuelunderthefollowing
conditions.
a. Good ventilation.
b. Refuel the pressure washer in a well lighted area.
c. Avoid fuel spills and never refuel while the
pressure washer is running.
d. Avoid an ignition source when refueling.
  e. Useleadfreefuelwithaminimumof85octane.
 • Donotsmokenearthepressurewasher.
 • Donotusedamagedhigh-pressurehoses.