DeWalt DXPWH3040 Instruction Manual page 8

WARNING: RISk Of INjURY OR pROp ER TY DAMAGE
WhEN TRANSpORTING OR STORING
WHat can HaPPen
• Fuel or oil can leak or
spill and could result in
fire or breathing hazard.
Se rious in ju ry or death can
re sult. Fuel or oil leaks will
damage carpet, paint or
oth er surfaces in ve hi cles
or trailers.
• Oil could fill the cylinder
and damage the engine
if the unit is not stored or
transported in an upright
position
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• If pressure washer is equipped
with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the
valve to the OFF position before
transporting to avoid fuel leaks. If
pres sure wash er is not equipped
with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the
fuel from tank before transport ing.
Only trans port fuel in an OSHA-
approved container.
Al ways place pressure washer
on a protective mat when
transporting to protect against
dam age to vehicle from leaks.
• Always transport and store unit
in an upright position. Re move
pres sure washer from vehicle
immediately upon arrival at your
destination.
WARNING: RISk Of fLUID INjECTION
WHat can HaPPen
• Injuries can result if
system pressure is
not reduced before
attempting maintenance
or disassembly.
WARNING: RISk Of hOT SURfACES
WHat can HaPPen
• Con tact with hot
surfaces, such as engines
exhaust com po nents,
could result in se ri ous
burn.
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• To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut
off engine, turn off water sup ply
and pull gun trigger until water
stops flowing.
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• During op er a tion, touch only the
control surfaces of the pres sure
washer. Keep children away
from the pres sure washer at all
times. They may not be able to
recognize the haz ards of this
product.