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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Form: SP-100-E - 4/25/96 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETYand PREVENTINGEQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE Information for preventing damage to equipment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. Information that you should pay special attention to. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • THIS UNIT OPERATES WITH COLD WATER ONLY. When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following: 6. Keep operating area clear of all persons. 7. Do not overreach or stand on unstable 1. Read and understand all the instructions before support. Keep good footing at all times. using the product. 8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in 2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is the manual. necessary when a product is used near children. 9. Never operate this machine with broken or missing parts, 3. Know how to stop the product. Be thoroughly or without protective housing in place. familiar with the controls. 10. – Risk of Injection or Injury – Do 4. Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Not Direct Discharge Stream At Persons." 5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK . This product is not equipped with a GFCI. It contains and sprays water and other conductive liquids. Improper operation could result in electrocution. . This product must be connected to a properly grounded electrical circuit, equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for your personal protection. . Spraying directed at electrical outlets or switches, or objects connected to electrical circuit could result in electrical shock. . Extension cords of improper size or in poor condition can lead to electrical shock. . Unplug any electrically operated product before attempting to clean it. Direct spray away from electric outlets and switches. . Always keep cord connections dry. Never attempt to assemble connections with wet hands. See section on Grounding Instructions/Extension Cords. (Page 6) 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT RISK OF FLUID INJECTION . Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in serious injury or amputation. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! Fluid injection can lead to amputation. See a physician immediately. . Never place hands in front of nozzle. Keep operating area clear of all persons. Direct spray away from self and others. Make sure hose and fittings are tightened and in good condition. Never hold on to the hose or fittings during operation. . Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while system is pressurized. . Use only hose and high pressure accessories rated for 2000 PSI service. RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY . . High velocity fluid spray can cause some objects to break, projecting particles at high speed. Light or unsecured objects can become hazardous projectiles. All sources of energy include the potential for injury. Unsafe operation or maintenance of your pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. . Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety glasses. Keep children and others away from work area. Remove loose objects from spray path. Secure light objects to be cleaned. . Direct spray away from self and others. . Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidental triggering and actuation of wand. . Never point wand at, or spray people or animals. RISK OF INJURY FROM WAND RECOIL . Reactive force of spray will cause wand to move, and could cause the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control of wand can result in injuries to self and others. . Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidential triggering and auctuation of wand. . Keep work area free of obstacles. Assume a solid stance on stable surface. Keep a firm grip on the wand and expect it to kick when triggered. . Only use cleaning fluids specifically recommended for use in high pressure washers. RISK TO BREATHING . Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs. . Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and skin from contact with sprayed materials. Work in a well ventilated area. . Never use this product to spray to...
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