Set Up Precautions; Operating Precautions - Pacific hydrostar 212cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Set up precautions

1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and
potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage
and handling procedures. Do not store fuel
or other flammable materials nearby.
2. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
3. Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark
arrestor may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
4. Set up and use only on a flat, level,
well-ventilated surface.
5. The work area should have adequate
drainage to reduce the possibility of
a fall due to slippery surfaces.

Operating precautions

1. CaRBOn mOnOxiDe hazaRD
using an engine indoors Can Kill
YOu in minuteS.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
2. Keep children away from the equipment,
especially while it is operating.
3. Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is
running. Turn off the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and hearing protection during use.
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6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty
work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up.
7. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended
in the Specifications chart of this manual.
8. Only use cold Water or pressure washer detergent
in this tool. Do not use caustic materials, solvents,
flammable materials, or detergents not designed for
pressure washers. Use of any such material can
cause injury, or damage this tool or personal property.
9. Do not dry run this product. Dry running
will cause serious damage to the seals.
Make sure the water supply used for the
Pressure Washer is not dirty or sandy.
10. Prior to starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
check all of the parts of the unit to make sure ice
has not formed. Do not store the unit anywhere
that the temperature will fall below 32° F (0° C).
5. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields
in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure. Caution is necessary when near
the engine's magneto or recoil starter.
6. Use only accessories that are recommended by
Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may
become hazardous when used on another one.
7. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered
engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
8. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a piece of equipment.
Do not use a piece of equipment while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the equipment in unexpected situations.
10. Do not carry the spray handle with your finger on
the trigger, whether engine is operating or not.
11. Use this equipment with both hands
only. Using equipment with only one hand
can easily result in loss of control.
12. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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