Simpson Clean Machine CM60912 Instruction Manual page 4

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Breathing ex haust fumes will cause
se ri ous injury or death! En gine
exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
• Some clean ing fluids con tain
substanc es which could cause injury
to skin, eyes or lungs.
DANGER: RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Your pressure washer operates at
fluid pressures and velocities high
enough to penetrate human and
animal flesh which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can result
in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
• Injuries can result if system pressure
is not reduced before attempting
maintenance or disassembly.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas
such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
• Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca tion
occupied by humans or animals.
• Use only clean ing fluids spe cif i cally rec-
om mend ed for high pressure washers.
Fol low manufacturers recommendations.
Do not use chlorine bleach or any other
corrosive compound.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Inspect the high pressure hose regularly.
Replace the hose immediately if it is
damaged, worn, has melted from
contacting the engine, or shows any
signs of cracks, bubbles, pinholes,
or other leakage. Never grasp a
high pressure hose that is leaking
or damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to cover
a pinhole or similar water leak on the
high pressure hose. The stream of
water IS under high pressure and WILL
penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are tightened
and in good condition. Never hold onto
the hose or fittings during op er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while sys tem is pres sur ized.
• When using replacement lances or guns
with this pressure washer, DO NOT use
a lance and/or lance/gun combination
that is shorter in length than what was
provided with this pressure washer as
measured from the nozzle end of the
lance to the gun trigger.
• To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut off
engine, turn off water sup ply and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
• Use only accessories rated equal
to or higher than the rating of the
pressure washer.
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