CH PW340200 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
• Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry or death to you or others.
- Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound.
- Be come fa mil iar with the op er a tion and con trols of the pressure washer.
- Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets and obstacles.
- Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
- Never compromise the safety fea tures of this prod uct.
- Do not op er ate machine with missing, broken or un au tho rized parts.
- Never leave wand unattended while unit is running.
• If proper starting procedure is not followed, engine can kickback causing serious hand and arm injury. If engine
does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance
is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean ing tool that could look like a toy to a child. Keep chil dren away from the
pressure washer at all times.
• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to kickback, and could cause the op er a tor to slip or fall or misdirect the
spray. Im prop er control of gun/wand can re sult in in ju ries to self and
others.
- Do not over reach or stand on an unstable support.
- Do not use pressure washer while standing on a ladder.
- Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kickback when triggered.
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard. Se rious in ju ry or death can re sult. Fuel or oil
leaks will dam age carpet, paint or oth er surfaces in ve hi cles or trailers.
- If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF position before transporting
to avoid fuel leaks. If pres sure wash er is not equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel from tank before
trans port ing. Only trans port fuel in an OSHA-approved container.
- Al ways place pressure washer on a protective mat when transporting to protect against dam age to vehicle from
leaks.
• Oil could fill the cylinder and damage the engine if the unit is not stored or transported in an upright position.
Always transport and store unit in an upright position. Re move pres sure washer from vehicle immediately upon
arrival at your destination.
• Spray di rect ed at elec tri cal outlets or switch es, or ob jects con nect ed to an elec tri cal circuit, could re sult in a fatal
electrical shock. Unplug any elec tri cal ly op er at ed product before attempting to clean it. Direct spray away from
electric out lets and switches.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides, or any kind of flam ma ble solvent with this product
could re sult in se ri ous injury or death.
- Do not spray ac ids, gasoline, ker o sene, or any other flammable materials with this product. Use only household
de ter gents, cleaners and degreasers recommended for use with pres sure washers.
- Wear pro tec tive clothing to protect eyes and skin from con tact with sprayed materials.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION:
RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING:
RISK OF ELEC TRI CAL SHOCK:
RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN:
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