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HIGH-PRESSURE WASH EQUIPMENT AND THE SPRAYS THAT THEY GENERATE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. THINK SAFETY FIRST!
The forces generated by high-pressure sprays can penetrate clothing or skin and cause severe personal
injury. Additionally, the high-pressure spray and material dislodged by it may be deflected back toward
you and/or persons or objects nearby. Water or water combined with cleaning agents or soap can make
floors and other surfaces slippery, creating the possibility of persons or objects falling. Power cords and
high-pressure hoses create a further hazard and should always be stored neatly when not in use. During
any cleaning operation, hoses and power cords should be laid flat on the ground and away from areas
where they may become entangled in objects or cause tripping of persons passing by. Always consider
the surrounding environment and conditions before beginning any cleaning operation.
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Eye protection, safety footwear, and protective clothing should always be worn when using this equipment.
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Never place any part of your body in front of the high-pressure nozzle.
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Never direct the high-pressure spray at yourself or any other person.
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Never allow children to operate the pressure washer.
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Hold the trigger gun/wand assembly securely with both hands when operating the pressure washer.
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Never direct the high-pressure spray at any electrical device or the pressure washer itself.
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Never operate electrically powered pressure washers where they will be exposed to rain or other forms of
precipitation or spray.
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Never operate the pressure washer with damaged parts or components.
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Never allow the machine or accessories to freeze.
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Do not drive over or crush high-pressure hoses or allow them to come in contact with sharp objects.
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Do not operate electrically heated system without first supplying water to the heat exchanger tank. Fill the
water tank with clean water to safe levels of operation.
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Do not attempt to move or pull the machine (portable equipment) by the high-pressure hose or
electrical cord.
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When not in use, turn the machine OFF and depress the trigger gun to remove residual system pressure.
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Do not operate the system without a water supply.
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Do not allow the machine to operate (by-pass) for extended periods with the trigger gun closed or without
discharging water.
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Avoid rapid triggering and releasing of the gun. Smooth triggering will extend the life expectancy of the
system components.
High-pressure wash system components are sensitive to solid matter and debris that may be present in
the fluid moving through them. Additionally, material allowed to enter hoses and various connections
when the equipment is improperly moved or stored can increase the potential for failure. To avoid
component fouling, poor system performance, and costly downtime, always ensure that a clean water
supply and when possible, a clean environment is provided to the machine.
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