Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Consumer Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Delta A00543 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This
information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

terials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush,
grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is
legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section
130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless
the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and
maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S.
Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordi-
nances.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Spilled gasoline and it's vapors can be-
come ignited from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot
engine components such as the muffler.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which
could result in spillage and possible fire
explosion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an ex-
plosive environment could result in a fire.
A00543
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If
the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable ma-
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this
Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool before
adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel.
Move pressure washer away from fueling area
before starting engine.
• Keep maximum fuel level ½" below top of
tank to allow for expansion.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated
areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with
fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline fires.
2- ENG
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a