General Safety Rules - Westinghouse WPX2600 User Manual

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

NEVER operate the pressure washer in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
Only operate the pressure washer outside and away
from windows, doors and vents.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
• ALWAYS refuel the pressure washer
outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
• NEVER remove the fuel cap with the
engine running.
• NEVER refuel the pressure washer
while the engine is running. Always
turn the engine off and allow the
pressure washer to cool before
refueling.
• Only fill fuel tank with gasoline.
• Keep sparks, open flames or other
form of ignition (such as match,
cigarette, static electric source) away
when refueling.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Leave
room for fuel to expand. Overfilling
the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overflow of gasoline and result in
spilled gasoline coming in contact
with HOT surfaces. Spilled fuel
can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the
pressure washer, wipe up any spills
immediately. Dispose of rag properly.
Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before
operating the pressure washer.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning
agent.
• Store any containers containing
gasoline in a well-ventilated area,
away from any combustibles or
source of ignition.
• Check for fuel leaks after refueling.
• Never operate the engine if a fuel
leak is discovered.
6 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
This equipment produces a stream of water
with enough high pressure to penetrate
skin and its underlying tissues, which
could result in amputation or other serious
injury. Spray gun traps high-pressure water,
even when engine is stopped and water
is disconnected. 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!
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals
or plants. Direct spray away from self and
others.
• NEVER place hands in front of nozzle.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction
while spraying and when relieving
retained high pressure after stopping
engine.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate
pressure washer.
• NEVER leave spray gun unattended while
machine is running.
• NEVER secure spray gun in open
position.
• DO NOT twist nozzle while spraying.
• NEVER repair a high-pressure hose.
ALWAYS replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with
sealant of any kind. ALWAYS use factory-
recommended repair parts.
• NEVER hold onto the hose or fittings
during operation.
• DO NOT allow high-pressure hose to
contact muffler or other extremely hot
surfaces.
• ALWAYS be certain spray gun, nozzles
and hoses are correctly attached and in
working order.
• NEVER use spray gun if trigger lock is
not in working order.
• ALWAYS use spray gun, hoses and
connections rated for pressure higher
than your pressure washer's psi.
• NEVER attach or remove spray gun,
nozzles or hoses while system is
pressurized.