Troy-Bilt 020242-4 Operator's Manual page 4

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger_ to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting engine. Engage trigger lot!< when not in use.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starring attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction and squeeze spr D, gun trigger to
release high pressure.
WANNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 R. (I 52 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester_ maintained in
effective working orders complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-IC or later revision, in the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
WARNING
DO NOT wear loose clothing, iewe[ry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove ieweJD_
WANNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants,
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washe_:
NEVER repair" high pressure hose, Replace it,
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger loci< when not in use.
WANNING
Aiways w,ear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
WANNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester:
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.