Operator Safety - Briggs & Stratton 020598 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety

Equipment Description
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your pressure washer. Know
its applications, its limitations, and any
hazards involved.
This high quality residential system features 11"
(30 cm) wheels, axial cam pump with stainless steel
pistons, automatic cool down system, two half gallon
cleaning tank system, nozzle extension with quick
connect fitting, 7-in-1 nozzle, heavy duty 30' (9.14 m)
hose, and more.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information
in this manual is accurate and current. However, we
reserve the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve
the product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
The Emission Control System for this pressure washer
is warranted for standards set by the Environmental
Protection Agency and the California Air Resources
Board.
POWERflow+ Technology
POWERflow+ Technology™ is a deep cleaning
pressure washer with both high pressure to lift dirt AND
high flow to easily wash it away. In the high flow mode,
POWERflow+ Technology enhances the cleaning
experience by providing extended reach, power
soaping, and faster rinsing capabilities.
The force behind POWERflow+ is in the pump with
two separate cleaning modes: high pressure and
high flow. The high-pressure mode delivers up to
3000 PSI (pounds square inch) and is ideal for
cleaning the toughest stains, mildew and grime from
decks, driveways and siding, while the high-flow
mode delivers up to 5 GPM (gallons per minute) to
power-rinse away dirt, soap and debris. The high
flow mode also makes it the best to use for washing
delicate surfaces such as patio furniture, vehicles, and
children's outdoor play sets and toys.
Briggs & Stratton's POWERflow+ Technology is a
system of components working in concert to deliver
the high-flow capability. Water is sent from the pump
to the specially designed 30 ft. (9.1 m) hose and into
the custom-engineered POWERflow+ gun with soft
grip handle. Water then flows into the exclusive 7-in-1
nozzle that allows user to change from High Pressure
to High Flow, without changing nozzle tips, and propels
the stream up to 30 ft. (9.1 m).
Important Safety Information
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Operator's Manual
Toxic Fumes
Slippery Surface
Fire Explosion
Moving Parts
Flying Objects
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential
personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert
symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard. The signal word
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE address practices not related to personal
injury.
WARNING The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING This product contains lead and lead
compounds, known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product.
WARNING Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source could cause
electric shock or burn resulting in death or
serious injury.
• NEVER spray near power source.
Electrical Shock
Fall
Fluid Injection
Projectile
Kickback
Chemical Burn Hot Surface
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