DeWalt DXPWH3040 Instruction Manual page 6

DANGER: RISk Of fLUID INjECTION AND LACERATION
WHat can HaPPen
• Your pressure washer
operates at fluid pressures
and velocities high
enough to penetrate
human and animal flesh,
which could result in
amputation or other
serious injury. 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!
HoW to PreVent It
• Inspect the high-pressure hose
regularly. Replace the hose
immediately if it is damaged,
worn, has melted from
contacting the engine, or shows
any signs of cracks, bubbles,
pinholes, or other leakage. Never
grasp a high-pressure hose that
is leaking or damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt
to cover a pinhole or similar
water leak on the high-pressure
hose. The stream of water IS
under high pressure and WILL
penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of
noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and
others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are
tight ened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or
fittings during op er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact
muf fler.
DANGER: RISk Of INjURY fROM SpRAY
WHat can HaPPen
• High-velocity fluid spray
can cause objects to
break, propelling particles
at high speed.
• Light or unsecured
objects can become
hazardous projectiles.
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• Never attach or remove wand
or hose fittings while sys tem is
pres sur ized.
• When using replacement lances
or guns with this pressure
washer, DO NOT use a lance
and/or lance/gun combination
that is shorter in length than
what was provided with this
pressure washer as measured
from the nozzle end of the lance
to the gun trigger.
• Use only accessories rated
equal to or higher than the rating
of the pressure washer.
HoW to PreVent It
• Always wear safety glasses.
Wear protective clothing to
protect against accidental
spraying.
• Never point wand at or spray
people or animals.
• Always secure trigger lock when
wand is not in service to prevent
accidental operation.
• Never permanently secure
trigger in pull-back (open)
position.