Safety Information - PowerWasher PW2600 Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the prod uct. If you have any questions regarding the product, please contact our customer service
department at 1-877-FNA-GAS1 (1-877-362-4271) .
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under -
stand. This information 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.
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DANGER:
Indicates an immi-
nently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
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WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
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WARNING:
This product may not be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used
around flammable 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 statutes section 130050 and/or
sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined 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.
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WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other repro -
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
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.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A DANGER:
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
W HAT CAN HAPPEN
• Spilled gasoline and it's vapors
can become ignited from ciga -
rette sparks, electrical arcing,
exhaust gases and hot engine
components such as the muf-
fler.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Move pressure washer away from
fueling area before starting engine.
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