Griots Garage the boss User Manual

THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon

User’s Manual and Care Instructions

THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon

Please carefully read, understand, and follow all safety information in this manual prior
to and during use of this tool. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.

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Please carefully read, understand, and follow all safety information in this manual
prior to and during use of this tool. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INTENDED USE

The Griot’s Garage THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon is designed to be used as a cleaning tool. It
combines a high-pressure flow of water mixed with air and a detergent to deliver rich clinging
foam. Do not exceed water pressures higher than 2,600 psi and always wear appropriate
safety equipment. Use in any unapproved manner or with inappropriate chemicals could lead
to unsafe operating conditions.

GENERAL TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Warning: Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained

in these instructions prior to the use of this tool. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury. The term “tool” in the warnings refers
to your Griot’s Garage THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon. Retain these instructions for
future reference.

1. Work Area Safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Keep children and bystanders away while operating tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

c) Use caution while walking on wet surfaces.

2. Personal & Tool Usage Safety

To reduce the risk associated with high-pressure water and other mechanical
forces, everyone using, installing, repairing, maintaining, changing accessories
on, or working near this tool must read and understand these instructions before
performing any such task.
a) Practice safety requirements. Work alert, have proper attire, and do not operate

tools under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

b) Operators and other personnel must always wear protection for eyes and ears

when in the work area or while operating a pressure washer unit. Follow your
employer’s safety policy for PPE’s and/or ANSI Z87.1 or local/national standards
for eye-wear and other personal protective equipment requirements.

c) The tool creates reactive forces on spray attachment in a direction opposite to

the direction of the spray (recoil or kickback). Hold the spray attachment firmly
with both hands in order to control the reactive forces.

d) Your pressure washer causes considerable noise pressure. Please wear hearing

protection in order to avoid potentially damaging sound exposure.

e) Chemical detergents may contain harmful (toxic, caustic, irritant), flammable or

explosive substances. In the event of skin or eye contact with detergent, flush
the affected body parts with plenty of clean water immediately. If detergent is
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Consult manufacturer’s Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) for warnings, instructions, and medical response.

f) NEVER point THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon towards the face or body of you or

anyone else.
g) Never operate THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon with more than 2,600 psi.
h) Keep THE BOSS™ Foam Cannon out of reach of children.
i) This tool must not be modified.
j) Always disconnect tool from pressure washer lance prior to adding detergent,

making changes to metering tips or repairing.