Black & Decker BDG2600-B3 Instruction Manual page 26

• Injuries can result if system • To relieve sys t em pres s ure, shut off
pressure is not reduced before
attempting maintenance or
disassembly.
• Use only accessories rated equal
DANGER: RISK Of INJURy fROM SPRAy
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• High-velocity fluid spray can • Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1
cause objects to break, propelling
particles at high speed.
• Never point wand at or spray people
• Light or unsecured objects can • Always secure trigger lockwhen wand
become hazardous projectiles.
• Never permanently secure trigger in
DANGER: RISK Of UNSAfE OPERATION
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Unsafe op e r a t ion of your pressure • Do not use chlorine bleach or any
wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry
or death to you or others.
• Be c ome fa m il i ar with the op e r a t ion
• Keep operating area clear of all
• Do not operate the product when
• Never defeat the safety fea t ures of
• Do not op e r a te machine with missing,
• Never leave wand unattended while
• If proper starting procedure is not • If engine does not start after two
followed, engine can kickback
causing serious hand and arm
injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful • Keep chil d ren away from the pressure
clean ing tool that could look like a
toy to a child.
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engine, turn off water sup ply and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
to or higher than the rating of the
pressure washer.
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safety glasses. Wear protective
clothing to protect against accidental
spraying.
or animals.
is not in service to prevent accidental
operation.
pull-back (open) position.
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other corrosive compound.
and con trols of the pressure washer.
persons, pets and obstacles.
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
times.
this prod uct.
broken or un au tho rized parts.
unit is running.
pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt. Then
pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback
and prevent hand or arm injury.
washer at all times.
• Reactive force of spray will • Do not over r each or stand on an
cause gun/wand to kickback,
and could cause the op er a tor to
• Do not use pressure washer while
slip or fall or misdirect the spray.
Im prop er control of gun/wand
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both
can re sult in in ju ries to self and
others.
DANGER: RISK Of INJURy OR PROP ER Ty DAMAGE WhEN
TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and • If pressure washer is equipped with
could result in fire or breathing
hazard. Se ri ous in ju ry or death can
re sult. Fuel or oil leaks will dam age
carpet, paint or oth er surfaces in
ve hi cles or trailers.
• Oil could fill the cylinder and
damage the engine if the unit is
not stored or transported in an
upright position.
DANGER: RISK Of ELEC TRI CAL ShOCK
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Spray di r ect e d at elec t ri c al outlets • Unplug any elec t ri c al l y op e r a t e d
or switch es, or ob jects con nect ed
to an elec tri cal circuit, could re sult
in a fatal electrical shock.
WARNING: RISK Of BURSTING
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Over inflation of tires could result • Use a tire pressure gauge to check
in serious injury and property
damage.
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unstable support.
standing on a ladder.
hands. Expect the gun to kickback
when triggered.
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a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to
the OFF position before transporting
to avoid fuel leaks. If pres sure wash-
er is not equipped with a fuel shut-off
valve, drain the fuel from tank before
trans port ing. Only trans port fuel in an
OSHA-approved container.
Al ways place pressure washer on a
protective mat when transporting to
protect against dam age to vehicle
from leaks.
Always transport and store unit in
an upright position. Re move pres-
sure washer from vehicle immediately
upon arrival at your destination.
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product before attempting to clean it.
Direct spray away from electric out-
lets and switches.
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the tires pressure before each use
and while inflating tires; see the tire
sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and
similar equipment used to inflate tires
can fill small tires similar to these very
rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on
air supply to no more than the rating
of the tire pressure. Add air in small
increments and frequently use the tire
gauge to prevent over inflation.