Black & Decker BDX2700 Instruction Manual page 4

DANGER: RISK TO BREAThING (ASPhYXIATION)
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Breathing ex haust fumes will
cause se ri ous injury or death!
En gine exhaust contains carbon
mon ox ide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
• Some clean ing fluids con tain
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 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 CUT!
See a physician immediately!
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid en closed
areas such as ga rages, base ments,
etc.
• Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca-
tion occupied by humans or animals.
• Use only clean ing fluids spe cif i cally
rec om mend ed for high-pressure
washers. Fol low
recommendations.
chlorine bleach or any other corrosive
compound.
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Inspect the high-pressure hose
regularly. Replace
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.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to
cover a pinhole or similar water
leak on the high-pressure hose.
The stream of water IS under high
pressure and WILL penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and
others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are
tightened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or fittings
during op er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while sys tem is pressurized.
• When using replacement lances or
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.
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manufacturers
Do not use
the hose