Safety Guidelines/De Nitions; Important Safety Instructions - PowerWasher RN2600 Operation Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an immi-
nently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product may not be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used
around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as
agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an
approved 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
sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and
maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on
some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances.
This product contains chemicals, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand
this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for
Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Spilled gas o line and it's vapors
can become ignited from ciga-
rette sparks, electrical arcing,
exhaust gases and hot engine
components such as the muf-
fler.
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off en gine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Move pressure washer away from
fueling area before starting engine.
2- ENG
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
Used without the
safety alert symbol