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Part No. A14687 Rev. 0 1/4/06
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please
read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffl er.
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 defi ned 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.
harm. Wash hands after handling.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around fl am ma ble
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other r epr oductive
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
• Spilled gas o line and it’s vapors
can be come ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
pos si ble fire explosion.
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Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off en gine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before
starting en gine.
• Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below
bottom of fi ller neck to provide space
for fuel expansion.
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RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (CONTINUED)
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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 struc tions. 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
• Never op er ate pressure wash er in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
its proper ventilation fea tures causing overheating and possible
ig ni tion of the materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
paint ed sur fac es, melt any material
sen si tive to heat (such as siding,
plas tic, rub ber, vinyl or the pressure
hose, itself), and dam age live plants.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
acciden tal ignition. Fuel im prop er ly
secured could get into the hands
• Always keep pressure washer a min imum of 4' (1.2m) away from sur fac es
(such as houses, au to mo biles or live
plants) that could be
damaged from muffler exhaust heat.
• Store fuel in an OSHA-ap proved
contain er, in a se cure location away
from work area.
of children or oth er un qual i fied
persons.
• Use of acids, toxic or cor ro sive
• Do not spray flammable liquids
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.
RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Breathing ex haust fumes will cause
se ri ous injury or death! En gine
exhaust con tains carbon mon ox ide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
• Some clean ing fluids con tain substanc es which could cause injury to
skin, eyes or lungs.
• Operate pressure washer in a wellventilated area. Avoid en closed
areas such as ga rag es, base ments,
etc.
• Never op er ate unit in a lo ca tion
occupied by humans or animals.
• Use only clean ing fluids spe cif i cal ly
rec om mend ed for high-pressure
washers. Fol low manufacturers
recommendations. Do not use
chlorine bleach or any other
corrosive compound.
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RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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!
• Inspect the high-pressure hose
regularly. Replace the hose
immediately if it is damaged,
worn, has melted from contacting
the engine, or shows any signs
of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or
other leakage. Never grasp a highpressure hose that is leaking or
damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to
cover a pinhole or similar water
leak on the high-pressure hose.
The stream of water IS under high
pressure and WILL penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and
others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are
tightened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or fittings
during op er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove wand
or hose fittings while sys tem is
pressurized.
• Injuries can result if system pressure
is not reduced before attempting
maintenance or disassembly.
• To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut off
engine, turn off water sup ply and
pull gun trigger until water stops
flowing.
• Use only hoses and accessories
rated for pressure higher than your
pressure washer's PSI.
RISK OF INJUR Y FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• High-velocity fluid spray can cause
objects to break, propelling particles
at high speed.
• Light or unsecured objects can
become hazardous projectiles.
• 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.
• 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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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure
wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry
or death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Be come fa mil iar with the op er a tion
and con trols 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 defeat the safety fea tures of
this prod uct.
• Do not op er ate machine with
missing, broken or un au tho rized
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
clean ing tool that could look like a
• Keep chil dren away from the
pressure washer at all times.
toy to a child.
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to kickback, and could
cause the op er a tor to slip or fall
or misdirect the spray. Im prop er
control of gun/wand can re sult in
in ju ries to self and others.
• Do not over reach 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.
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RISK OF INJUR Y OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN
TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard. Se rious in ju ry or death can re sult. Fuel or
oil leaks will dam age carpet, paint or
oth er surfaces in ve hi cles or trailers.
• If pressure washer is equipped with
a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to
the OFF position before transporting
to avoid fuel leaks. If pres sure wash er
is not equipped with a fuel shut-off
valve, drain the fuel from tank before
trans port ing. Only trans port fuel in an
OSHA-approved container. Al ways
place pressure washer on a protective
mat when transporting to protect
against dam age to vehicle from
leaks. Re move pres sure washer from
vehicle immediately upon arrival at
your destination.
RISK OF BURSTING
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Over inflation of tires could result in
serious injury and property damage.
• Use a tire pressure gauge to check
the tires pressure before each use
and while inflating tires; see the tire
sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and
similar equipment used to inflate tires
can fill small tires similar to these very
rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on
air supply to no more than the rating
of the tire pressure. Add air in small
increments and frequently use the tire
gauge to prevent over inflation.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT
• Con tact with hot sur fac es, such as
engines exhaust com po nents, could
result in se ri ous burn.
• During op er a tion, touch only the
control surfaces of the pres sure
washer. Keep children away from
the pres sure washer at all times.
They may not be able to recognize
the haz ards of this product.
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