Safety Guidelines / Defi Nitions; Important Safety Instructions - Simpson MSV2600 Operator's Manual

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This informa-
tion 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 imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an potentially hazard
ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury.
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffl er. If the product is not equipped and
will be used around fl ammable 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 statues section 130050
and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrester, as defi ned 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 reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Spilled gasoline and its vapors can become
ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing,
exhaust gases and hot engine components
such as the muffl er.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Indicates an potentially hazard
ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
Used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool before add-
ing fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fi lling tank to avoid spilling fuel.
Move pressure washer away from fueling area
before starting engine.
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