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No load bearing. Do not use the pump to support other
items of equipment that impose unacceptable loads on
the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as a prop.
Lock trigger safety latch when not spraying. Spray
gun is equipped with a built-in trigger safety latch to
guard against accidental trigger release. Rotate safety
latch to the locked position when not spraying.
Leaving unattended. Always turn off the pressure
washer and relieve system pressure before leaving the
sprayer unattended.
Prompt Emergency Response
Seek medical aid for suspected injection injury. If
injured by high-pressure fluid, no matter how small the
wound is, see a doctor at once. A typical injection injury
may be a small puncture wound that does not look
serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result
if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection
injuries.
Seek medical aid for suspected carbon monoxide
poisoning. The running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. If you start
to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressure
washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT
AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Put on Personal Protective Gear
WARNING: Personal Protective Gear
Use personal protective gear to prevent:
- Eye and skin injection injury from high pressure
spray
- Eye injury from flying debris
1. Wear waterproof gloves, safety glasses with side and
top protection, face protection, and protective clothing
when operating the machine. If spraying pressure
washer specific chemicals, wear a respirator mask to
avoid inhalation of vapors if directed on the chemical
label.
2. Wear non-slip, protective footwear. Use of pressure
washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.
Wear footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on
wet surfaces.
Operation
Make sure that any regular maintenance has been
performed as prescribed in "Maintenance & Repair"
section.
Check/Add Oil to Pump
CAUTION
Never run the pump without sufficient lubrication!
1. Check oil level. Verify that oil level is half way up the
sight glass (or at the indicator line on the dipstick).
2. If oil level is low, fill using the following guidelines:
Pump
Comet
3. Replace fill cap.
Check/Add Engine Oil
Use the recommended oil type for your engine and
expected ambient conditions. (See engines' manual.)
Use included funnel to fill engine oil.
WARNING: Burn Hazard
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can
spray over face and body.
Note: Engine is shipped without oil. You must add oil
before first use.
Add Fuel
WARNING: Fuel Fire/Explosion Hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
Heat, sparks, and flames can ignite fuel vapors,
which can become widespread during fueling.
A flash fire and/or explosion could result and
cause serious injury or death. Always use
extreme care when handling fuels. Carefully
follow all instructions to avoid the following
conditions which could result in fuel ignition:
•
gas vapor collection inside enclosures
•
static electric sparks
•
sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or
running engines
•
sources of heat (such as a hot engine
exhaust)
•
open flames, including pilot lights
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Preparing for Operation
Oil Type
• SAE 30 Non-Detergent
Oil or Comet Pump Oil
(Part# 22022)
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