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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Safety Guidelines (Continued)

General Safety Information

Safety Symbols
The following Safety Symbols appear throughout this manual
to alert you to important safety hazards and precautions.
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When using tools, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product or its power cord
may contain chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
You can create dust when you cut, sand,
drill or grind materials such as wood, paint,
metal, concrete, cement, or other masonry. This dust often
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wear protective gear.
GENERAL SAFETY
a. To reduce the risks of electric shock, fire, and injury
to persons, read all the instructions before
using the tool. Failure to follow warnings,
dangers, and cautions could result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
b. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Follow all instructions. Contact your Campbell
Hausfeld representative if you have any questions.
c. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use the unit.
d. Follow all safety codes as well as the Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA).

WORK AREA

a. Keep operation area clear of all persons.
b. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when the product is used near children.
c. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool
is able to create sparks resulting in the ignition of the dust or
fumes.
d. NEVER spray flammable liquids or use pressure washer in
areas containing combustible dust, liquids, or vapors.
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e. Never operate this machine in a closed building or in or near
an explosive environment.

PERSONAL SAFETY

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool increases the
risk of injury to persons.
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair increases the risk of injury to persons as a result of
being caught in moving parts.
c. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Risk of injection or severe injury. Keep
clear of nozzle. Do not discharge
streams at persons. This product is to be used only by
trained operators. Always remove lance from gun before
cleaning debris from nozzle.
d. Keep clear of nozzle. NEVER direct high pressure spray at a
person, animal, or yourself.
e. NEVER put hand or fingers over the spray nozzle while
operating the unit.
f. NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with any body
part.
The operator and all other personnel in
the work area must wear ANSI Z87 eye
protection during operation of tool use. When operating and performing
equipment maintenance, other appropriate protection equipment such as
head, hearing protection, gloves, rubber boots, and protective clothing
must be used when required. Serious eye or permanent hearing loss
could result.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not use pressure that exceeds the operating
pressure of any of the parts (hoses, fi ttings, etc.) in
the pressurized system. Ensure all equipment and accessories are rated
to withstand the maximum working pressure of the unit.
Explosion hazard:
a. Maintain the tool with care. A properly maintained tool
reduces the risk of problems and is easier to control.
b. Ensure safety devices are operating properly before each use.
DO NOT remove or modify any part of the gun or unit.
c. NEVER operate the machine without all components properly
connected to the machine (handle, gun/wand assembly,
nozzle, etc.).
d. Know how to stop this product and bleed pressure quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls.
e. ALWAYS engage the trigger safety latch in the safe position
when spraying is stopped even if only for a few moments.