Black & Decker BDG2600-B3 Instruction Manual page 25

WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or
on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass
or other similar items, then an ap proved 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 sec tions
Public Re sourc es Code, unless
a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tive
work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. For est Service land
and may also be legally required under other statutes and or di nanc es.
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DANGER: RISK Of EXPLOSION OR fIRE
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Spilled gas o l ine and it's vapors
can be come ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gas es and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Heat will ex p and fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
pos si ble fire explosion.
• Operating the pressure washer in
an ex plo sive en viron ment could
re sult in a fire.
• Materials placed against or near
the pressure washer can in ter fere
with its proper ventilation fea tures
caus ing overheating and possible
ig ni tion of the materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
paint ed sur fac es, melt any
material sen si tive to heat (such as
siding, plastic, rub ber, vinyl or the
pressure hose, itself), and dam age
live plants.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead
to acciden tal ignition. Fuel im prop-
er ly secured could get into the
hands of children or oth er un qual-
i fied persons.
• Use of acids, toxic or cor r o s ive
chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides,
or any kind of flam ma ble solvent
with this product could re sult in
se ri ous injury or death.
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4442 and 4443 of the California
the engine is equipped with
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off en g ine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill i ng tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before starting
en gine.
• Keep maximum fuel level 1/2"
(12.7 mm) be low bottom of filler neck
to allow for expansion.
• Operate and fuel equipment in
well-ven ti lat ed areas free from
ob structions. Equip areas with fire
extinguisher suit able for gas o line
fires.
• Never op e r a te pressure wash e r in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
• Always keep pressure washer a
minimum of 4' (1.2 m) away from
surfac es (such as houses, au to mo biles
or live plants) that could be damaged
from muffler exhaust heat.
• Store fuel in an OSHA approved
contain er, in a se cure location away
from work area.
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER: RISK TO BREAThING (ASPhyXIATION)
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Breathing ex h aust fumes will • Operate pressure washer in a well-
cause se ri ous injury or death!
En gine exhaust contains carbon
mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly
• Never op e r a te unit in or near a lo c a-
gas.
• Some clean i ng fluids con t ain • Use only clean i ng fluids spe c if i c ally
substanc es which could cause
injury to skin, eyes or lungs.
DANGER: RISK Of fLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Your pressure washer operates at • Inspect the high-pressure hose
fluid pressures and velocities high
enough to penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can result
in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to cover
CUT! See a physician immediately!
• Never place hands in front of noz z le.
• Direct spray away from self and
• Make sure hose and fit t ings are
• Do not allow hose to contact muf f ler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
• When using replacement lances or
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hOW TO PREVENT IT
ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas
such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
tion occupied by humans or animals.
rec om mend ed for high-pressure
washers. Fol low manufacturers
recommendations. Do not use
chlorine bleach or any other corrosive
compound.
hOW TO PREVENT IT
regularly. Replace the hose
immediately if it is damaged, worn,
has melted from contacting the
engine, or shows any signs of cracks,
bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage.
Never grasp a high-pressure hose
that is leaking or damaged.
a pinhole or similar water leak on the
high-pressure hose. The stream of
water IS under high pressure and
WILL penetrate skin.
others.
tightened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or fittings
during op er a tion.
fittings while sys tem is pres sur ized.
guns with this pressure washer, DO
NOT use a lance and/or lance/gun
combination that is shorter in length
than what was provided with this
pressure washer as measured from
the nozzle end of the lance to the gun
trigger.