Simpson PSK3200 - Risk of Explosion or Fire; Preventing Fire Hazards

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WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or
on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass
or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and
is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tive
work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. For est Service land
and may also be legally required under other statutes and or di nanc es.
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DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can
becomeignitedfromcigarettesparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases and
hotenginecomponentssuchasthe
muffler.
• Shutoffengineandallowittocoolbefore
addingfueltothetank.
• Usecareinfillingtanktoavoidspillingfuel.
Movepressurewasherawayfromfueling
areabeforestartingengine.
• Heatwillexpandfuelinthetankwhich
could result in spillage and possible
fireexplosion.
• Keepmaximumfuellevel1/2"(12.7mm)
below bottom of filler neck to allow for
expansion.
• Operatingthepressurewasherinan
explosiveenvironmentcouldresultin
afire.
• Operateandfuelequipmentinwell-venti-
latedareasfreefromobstructions.Equip
areas with fire extinguisher suitable for
gasolinefires.
• Materials placed against ornearthe
pressure washer can interfere with
itsproperventilationfeaturescausing
overheating and possible ignition of
thematerials.
• Neveroperatepressurewasherinanarea
containingdrybrushorweeds.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
painted surfaces, melt any material
sensitive to heat (such as siding,
plastic, rubber, vinyl or the pressure
hose,itself),anddamageliveplants.
• Alwayskeeppressurewasheraminimum
of4'(1.2m)awayfromsurfaces(suchas
houses, automobiles or live plants) that
could be damaged from muffler exhaust
heat.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
securedcouldgetintothehandsof
childrenorotherunqualifiedpersons.
• StorefuelinanOSHAapprovedcontain-
er,ina securelocation awayfromwork
area.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive
chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or
any kind of flammable solvent with
this product could result in serious
injuryordeath.
• Donotsprayflammableliquids.