Safety Symbols; General Safety; Work Area; Personal/Electrical Safety - Campbell Hausfeld PW182501 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
Safety Guidelines (Continued)
Notice indicates important information,
that if not followed, may cause damage to
equipment.
NOTE: Information that requires special attention.

Safety Symbols

The following Safety Symbols appear throughout this manual
to alert you to important safety hazards and precautions.
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First Explosion
Risk of Personal
Risk of Falling
Injury
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, 1 (800)
330-0712.
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.
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d. NEVER spray flammable liquids or use pressure
washer in areas containing combustible dust,
liquids, or vapors.
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. Wear closed toe shoes (no flip flops.) 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.
Ensuring that the tool is used
only when the operator and all other
personnel in the work area are wearing ANSI Z87 eye
protection equipment, and when required, other appropriate
protection equipment such as head, hearing protection,
gloves, rubber boots, protective clothing when operating and
performing maintenance. Serious eye or permanent hearing
loss could result.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Risk of electrocution:
a. This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter,
GFCI, built into the power cord plug. Be sure to inspect cord
and GFCI prior to use. Any repair or replacement of the power
cord must be performed by a qualified (licensed or certified)
electrical technician. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts.
b. NEVER use an extension cord with this product.
c. Inspect cord before using - Do not use if cord is damaged.
d. Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground.
e. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
f. Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring.