Warnings - Landa ECOS 7000 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT PRESSURE WASHER SAFETY INFORMATION
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
to protect the operator.
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
14. Never make adjustments on machine while
in operation.
15. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING: High pressure de-
WARNING
veloped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of noz-
zle. Use caution when operating.
Do not direct discharge stream
at people, or severe injury or
RISK OF INJECTION
death will result.
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
WARNING: Protect machine from
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
freezing.
WARNING
16. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is im-
portant you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to pro-
tect machine from freezing
could cause malfunction of
PROTECT FROM the machine and result in
FREEZING
death, serious bodily inju-
ry, and/or property damage. Follow storage instruc-
tions specified in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
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WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
18. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is
RISK OF
needed for combustion or
ASPHYXIATION. USE
dangerous carbon monoxide
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
will result.
VENTILATED AREA.
19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.
20. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
RISK OF INJURY
surfaces.
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
23. Machines with shut-off spray gun should not be
operated with the spray gun in the off position for
extensive periods of time as this may cause dam-
age to the pump.
24. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
25. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to al-
low water to cool below 100° before stopping the
machine. Then open the spray gun to relieve pres-
sure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain the
heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
26. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
27. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.
28. In oil burning models, use only kerosene, No. 1
home heating fuel, or diesel. If diesel is used, add
a soot remover to every tankful.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
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