WARNENG Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)wiUU
_1_ ull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
* NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spraygun
pressure.
, When starting engine, puRRcord showilyunfii resistanceisfeit
andthen puRRrapNiy to avoid kickback.
, After each starting attempt, where enginefaiB to run, aiways
point spray gun insafe direction, pressred button and squeeze
spray gun trigger to reieasehigh pressure.
,Firmiy grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure sprayto avoid injury when spraygun kicks back.
A WARNING Riskof electrocution.
Contactwith power source could causeelectric
shock or burn resulting in deathor serious injury.
* NEVERspray near power source.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which could result in
serious injury.
. if cut by fluid, call physician immediately. DONOTtreat as a
simple cut.
. DONOTallow CHILDRENto operate pressurewasher.
. NEVERrepair high pressure hose.Replaceit.
. NEVERrepair baking connections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
. NEVERconnect high pressure hose to nozzleextension.
. Keephigh pressure hoseconnectedto pump and spraygun
while system is pressurized.
. DO NOTlift or tilt surface cleanerfrom horizontalsurface while
connectedto spray gun. Releasespray gun trigger prior to
lifting or tilting.
. ALWAYS pointspray gun in safe direction, press redbutton
andsqueezespray guntrigger to releasehigh pressure,every
time you stop engine.
° NEVERaim spray gun at people,animals, or plants.
. DO NOTsecure spraygun in open position.
. DO NOTleavespray gun unattendedwhile machine is running.
. NEVERusea spray gun which does not havea trigger lockor
trigger guardin placeand in working order.
. Always be certain spray gun, nozzlesand accessoriesare
correctly attached.
A WARNING Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHENADDING OR DRNNING FUEL
, Turn pressurewasher engineOFFand let it cool at bast 2
minutes before removingfuel cap. Loosencap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
* Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
* DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
° if fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbeforestarting engine.
° Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
° Checkfuel lines,tank, cap andfittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
° DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUmPMENT
* Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap,and air cbaner arein place.
* DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
, DO NOToperatethis product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marineapplications, or enclosure.
, DONOTtip engine or equipmentat anglewhich causesfuel to
spiii.
, DONOTsprayfiammabb liquids.
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVINGOR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT
, Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF(0).
. DONOTtip engine or equipmentat anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
. Disconnectspark plug wire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWiTH FUEL IN TANK
, Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves,water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat havepilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.
A. WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
° DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOIDhot exhaust gases.
° Allow equipmentto cool beforetouching.
. Keepat bast 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearanceon all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
. it isa violation of California Public ResourceCode, Section
4442, to use or operate theengine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unlessthe exhaust
system is equippedwith a spark arrester,as defined in Section
4442, maintained ineffective working order. Otherstates or
federaljurisdictions may havesimilar laws.
Contactthe original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designedfor the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
. Replacement parts must bethe sameand installed inthe same
position asthe original parts.