Safety Rules - Champion Power Equipment 75520 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

SAfETy RUlES

WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
pressure washer . Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death .
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm .
DANGER
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poison gas . Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or
death . If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh
air immediately .
Operate pressure washer outdoors only in a well
ventilated area .
DO NOT operate the pressure washer inside
any building, including garages, basements,
crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment,
including the pressure washer compartment of a
recreational vehicle .
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings .
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE, using a pressure
washer indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories .
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result .
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts .
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry .
Operate equipment with guards in place .
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught .
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WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock .
When servicing the pressure washer:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it
cannot contact the plug .
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed .
Use only approved spark plug testers .
WARNING
Running engines produce heat . Severe burns can
occur on contact . Combustible material can catch
fire on contact .
DO NOT touch hot surfaces .
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases .
Allow equipment to cool before touching .
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all
sides to ensure adequate cooling .
Maintain at least five feet of clearance from
combustible materials .
WARNING
DO NOT let water in the pump freeze .
See Storage section in the manual for instructions
regarding winter storage .
If water has frozen in the pressure washer, thaw the
pressure washer in a warm room before starting .
DO NOT pour hot water on or into the pump;
internal parts will be damaged and your warranty
will be voided .
WARNING
NEVER spray flammable liquids or use pressure
washer in areas containing combustible dust, liquids,
or vapor .
NEVER operate this machine in a closed building or
in or near an explosive environment .
• DO NOT remove fuel tank cap or fill fuel tank while
engine is hot or running (allow engine to cool two
minutes before refueling) . Always fill the tank slowly .
• Never disconnect the high pressure discharge hose
from the machine while the system is pressurized .
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