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NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury. General Pressure Washer Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate pressure washers in 2. explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Pressure washers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away 3. while operating a pressure washer. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety Pressure washer plugs must match 1. the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded pressure washers. Unmodified plugs and match ing outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with grounded 2. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Do not expose pressure washers to 3. rain or wet conditions. Water entering a pressure washer will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use 4. the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the pressure washer. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. GFCI Precautions 5. Test GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) before each use as follows: Plug GFCI into power outlet and a. press reset button. Indicator should turn on. Press test button. Indicator should b. turn off. Press reset button again for use. c. Do not use if above test fails. The GFCI device does not protect against electrical shock due to contact with both circuit conductors or a fault in any wiring supplying the GFCI device. To allow GFCI unit to function properly, extension cords must not be used with this pressure washer. Personal safety Stay alert, watch what you are do1. ing and use common sense when operating a pressure washer. Do not use a pressure washer while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating pressure washers may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. 2. Always wear eye protection and thick rubber boots. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure 3. the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the equipment. Carrying pressure washers with your finger on the switch or energizing pressure washers that have the switch on invites accidents. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot4. ing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the pressure washer in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose 5. clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Only use safety equipment that has 6. been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved for the specific hazards in the work area. Pressure washer use and care Do not use the pressure washer if 1. the switch does not turn it on and off. Any pressure washer that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power 2. source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing pressure washers. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the pressure washer accidentally. Store idle pressure washers out of 3. the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pressure washer or these instructions to operate the pressure washer. Pressure washers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain pressure washers. Check 4. for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the pressure washer’s operation. If damaged, have the pressure washer repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained pressure washers. Use the pressure washer, acces5. sories etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the pressure washer for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Service Have your pressure washer serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the pressure washer is maintained. Specific Pressure Washer Safety Warnings Maintain labels and nameplates on...