Landa MHP4 30324E Operator's Manual page 6

Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
WARNING
injury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction of
the machine and result in death,
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
serious bodily injury and/or
PRIOR TO USE.
property damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are
DANGER
doing.
DANGER: Keep wand, hose, and
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
KEEP WATER
4. All installations must comply with
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
local codes. Contact your electri-
cian, plumber, utility company or
the selling dealer for specific
details.
WARNING
WARNING: This machine exceeds
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be worn.
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
5. Always wear properly eye
AND CLOTHING
protection such as safety
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
goggles or face shield wile
spraying.
(Safety glasses do not provide full protection)
6. Keep operating area clear of all
WARNING
persons.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can
create fumes which can ignite,
causing property damage or
severe injury.
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
OPERATE ONLY WHERE
OPEN FLAME OR TORCH
IS PERMITTED
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WARNING: Risk of explosion — Operate only where
open flame or torch is permitted.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in a
safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use, do not place machine near
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
10. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
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WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
WARNING
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil
containing gasoline, solvents or
RISK OF FIRE. alcohol. Doing so will result in fire
DO NOT ADD FUEL
and/or explosion.
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING: Risk of fire - Do not
Spray flammable liquids.
eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
flammable objects as the engine is hot.
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result in
a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could
result from contamination.
proper fuel in proper tank.