General Safety Instructions - Stanley PW6768 Instruction Manual

SAFETY
Before attempting to operate this pressure washer the following
basic safety precautions should be taken to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury. It is important to
read the instruction manual and to understand applications,
limitations and potential hazards associated with this pressure
washer. It is important that you read, understand and follow
these instructions very carefully. They are designed for the
safety of yourself and others ensuring a long and trouble
free service life from your pressure washer. This pressure
washer is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
ALWAYS use your pressure washer in an open well
ventilated area. Do not expose your pressure washer to
rain. Do not expose your pressure washer to direct sunlight.
Keep the work area well lit. Do not use your pressure
washer in areas where there is a risk of explosion or fire
from combustible materials, flammable liquids, paint, varnish,
petrol, etc flammable gases and dust of an explosive nature.
As a precaution it is recommended that you consult an
expert on selecting and using a suitable fire extinguisher and
have it available for use in an emergency when operating the
pressure washer.
BEWARE OF CHILDREN & PETS
Children and pets should be kept out of the operating area.
Children should not be allowed to touch or operate pressure
washers. All pressure washers should be kept out of reach
of children. When NOT in use keep the pressure washer
preferably stored or locked in a secure well ventilated cabinet
or room with the fuel tank empty.
SELECT A PRESSURE WASHER WITH A SUFFICIENT
RATING
Select the right pressure washer for the job. Do not use a
pressure washer to do a job for which it was not designed. Do
not force a small pressure washer to do the job of a heavy duty
pressure washer. Any damage caused by overloading will void
the warranty. Do not use pressure washers for purposes not
intended.
FUEL
Fuel used in this pressure washer is poisonous. Always wear
approved breathing protection when decanting fuel. If you
get any fuel on your skin or clothes wash the affected area
immediately with soap and water and change your clothes. If
you get fuel in your eyes wash immediately with clean water
and seek medical attention. If any fuel is swallowed DO NOT
induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention.
HOT COMPONENTS
Beware many of the components will get hot during use. Never
touch any of the metal pipes, pump or motor as these may burn.
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