Safety Rules - Champion Power Equipment 76525 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

SAfETy RUlES

WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
pressure washer. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or
death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh
air immediately.
Operate pressure washer outdoors only in a well
ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the pressure washer inside
any building, including garages, basements,
crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment,
including the pressure washer compartment of a
recreational vehicle.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings.
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE, using a pressure
washer indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
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WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the pressure washer:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it
cannot contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can
occur on contact. Combustible material can catch
fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all
sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from
combustible materials.
WARNING
DO NOT let water in the pump freeze.
See Storage section in the manual for instructions
regarding winter storage.
If water has frozen in the pressure washer, thaw the
pressure washer in a warm room before starting.
DO NOT pour hot water on or into the pump;
internal parts will be damaged and your warranty
will be voided.
WARNING
NEVER spray flammable liquids or use pressure
washer in areas containing combustible dust, liquids,
or vapor.
NEVER operate this machine in a closed building or
in or near an explosive environment.
• DO NOT remove fuel tank cap or fill fuel tank while
engine is hot or running (allow engine to cool two
minutes before refueling). Always fill the tank slowly.
• Never disconnect the high pressure discharge hose
from the machine while the system is pressurized.
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