Introduction & Important Safety Information - Landa PG Series Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator's native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1.
thoroughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction of
the machine and result in death,
READ OPERATOR'S
serious bodily injury and/or prop-
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
erty damage.
2.
and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.
4
Read the owner's manual
Know how to stop the machine
LANDA PG 8.913-910.0
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a
well ventilated area.
5. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
RISK OF
sonous carbon monoxide gas;
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
exposure may cause loss of
IN A WELL
consciousness and may lead
VENTILATED AREA.
to death. It also contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
WARNING
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids .
RISK OF FIRE. 6. Do not place machine near flam-
DO NOT ADD FUEL
mable objects as the engine is hot.
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel-
ing. 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.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
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.
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. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.