Safety Information - Kobalt KPW-1800 Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the
product.
This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and
understand it thoroughly before using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this
information.
DANGER
Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life.
WARNING
Hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury or damage to equipment.
Note: The word "Note" is used to inform the reader of something the operator needs to know about
the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the instructions before using
this product.
• To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property and to maximize your power washing
experience, carefully follow all of the safety tips, instructions, warnings and safeguards and become
familiar with all of the controls. Be sure you know how to quickly bleed off the pressure from all parts
of your power washer, and how to turn off the power washer.
• This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety and consumer standards. Do not modify or
rebuild any part of your power washer.
• DO NOT use your power washer when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Use this
power tool carefully and only when you are alert.
• Watch your balance and footing while using your power washer. Surfaces become slippery when
wet and are extra slippery when using a detergent or cleaner.
• NEVER operate the power washer in bare feet, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
• When using the power washer near children, make sure they are closely supervised by an adult to
avoid injury. Never let a child use the power washer.
• Keep fingers, hands, feet and any part of your body clear of the stream of high pressure water. The
powerful spray can cause blindness or blast holes in the skin. It can break a window if you are too
close when you pull the trigger on the spray gun.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes when operating the power washer.
• To avoid mishaps or injury, always use the trigger safety lock when not using the power washer even
if the spraying stops for a moment.
• Point the spray gun in a safe direction when beginning a power washing session.
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