Workplace Safety Rules - Westinghouse WPX2700 Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Never aim water spray at or in the
vicinity of any electrical power source.
Contact with a live electrical source
can cause electric shock, burn or
explosion / ignition of the fuel.
Kickback / recoil from the spray gun
can cause you to fall.
• Use of the pressure washer
can create slippery conditions
underfoot. The operating area of
this equipment should ideally have
adequate drainage to reduce the
possibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces. Otherwise, use a floor
squeegee to remove excess water
ponding.
• Be extremely careful if using the
pressure washer from a ladder,
scaffolding or any other elevated
access device.
• Use both hands to firmly grasp
the spray gun while in use to avoid
injury from high pressure kickback
upon pulling the trigger.
Use only biodegradable, non-
flammable and non-toxic pressure
washer detergent added via the
detergent tank and not pre-mixed
into the low pressure water supply.
Do not use any acid, alkali, flammable
solvent, insecticide, poison or other
harmful / toxic substance that can
cause physical injury by contact,
ingestion or inhalation.
Always wear safety goggles that
comply with AS/NZS 1337 when
operating or in the vicinity of the
pressure washer. Hearing protection,
closed shoes and long trousers should
also be worn.
Always remove any tools or other
service equipment used during
maintenance before operating the
pressure washer.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces on the engine and pump
can cause burns. Do not touch while
the engine is running. Allow to cool
afterwards before touching.
NOTICE
Never operate the pressure washer with damaged
or missing parts.
Never modify any feature or component of the
pressure washer.
Never spray at glass when using the high pressure
red (0°) nozzle. High pressure spray may damage
fragile items.
Do not exceed rated pressure when operating the
pressure washer.
Never move the pressure washer by pulling on any
hoses. Always use the handle to move it around.
Do not use or store the pressure washer in freezing
conditions at or below 0°C. Check that no ice has
formed in or on any part of the device.
Remove the protective shipping caps, if fitted,
from the pressure pump's water inlet and outlet
connections before use.
Ensure that the water supply is connected and
turned on before starting the engine. Damage to the
pump will occur otherwise, which is not covered by
warranty.
The water supply must be capable of delivering
a flow rate of 15 L/min (3.3 gpm) at a pressure
of at least 200 kPa (29 psi) to the pump inlet. Do
not draw or siphon from a standing water supply;
connect only to a pressurised water supply. The
water temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
Do not install a one-way valve (check valve) or
vacuum breaker at the pressure washer's water
inlet. Allow at least 3 m (10 ft) of unrestricted supply
hose length between any such device and the water
inlet. Otherwise damage may occur to the pump,
which is not covered by warranty.

WORKPLACE SAFETY RULES

The Westinghouse WPX2700 and WPX3200 pressure
washers are intended for domestic use only by
consumers in normal residential and recreational
applications. They are not intended for commercial
use by workers in business applications.
If used at a workplace nonetheless, the pressure
washer must also be operated and maintained in
accordance with (a) Australian Standard AS 4233 and
(b) the Guide for Managing Risks from High Pressure
Water Jetting as published online by Safe Work
Australia. Both of the pressure washers are graded as
Class A pressure water jetting systems.
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