Simpson Clean Machine CM61235 Operator's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING Risk of electrocution. Use of an extension cord
could cause electric shock or burn resulting in death
or serious injury.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this electric pressure
washer. Your home's electrical circuit receptacle or extension
cord may not provide lifesaving ground-fault circuit
interruption protection.
WARNING Risk of electrocution. Contacting both power
conductors, at the same time could cause electric
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury
• Inspect cord before each use, DO NOT use if cord is damaged.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• The product is equipped with a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord plug. If
replacement of the plug or cord is required, use only identical
replacement parts.
• Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
• DO NOT touch plug with wet hands.
• DO NOT run cord through doorways, windows, holes in
ceilings, walls, or floors.
• DO NOT walk on cord.
• DO NOT drive over, drag or place objects over cord.
• DO NOT spray near power source.
• Disconnect from the electrical power supply before carrying
out user maintenance.
WARNING Use of electric pressure washer could create
puddles and slippery surfaces. Risk of
kickback. Spray gun could kickback
causing you to fall resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Operate the electric pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all times.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage
to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• DO NOT use the electric pressure washer from a ladder,
scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands to avoid injury
when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury. Spray could splash
back, propel objects or cause internal
harm resulting in serious injury.
•Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in
vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or
dry condition goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
• Know how to stop the pressure washer and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate the electric pressure
washer.
• High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children or
untrained personnel.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons.
• Inspect high pressure hose before each use. NEVER repair
high pressure hose; replace it.
• DO NOT repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind;
replace o-rings and gaskets.
• Keep hose connected to electric pressure washer and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction while system is
pressurized and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure, every time you turn off the pressure washer.
• WARNING Risk of Injection or Injury . DO NOT aim spray gun
at people or animals.
• DO NOT drink from hose connected accessories.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while the electric
pressure washer is in ON ( | ) position.
• DO NOT use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock
or trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun and accessories are correctly
attached.
• Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
• DO NOT operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT operate near children.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is
used near children.
• High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children or
untrained personnel.
• Do not use the appliance within range of persons unless
they wear protective clothing
• High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The
jet must not be directed at persons, live electrical equipment
or the appliance itself.
• Do not direct the jet against yourself or others In order to
clean clothes or foot-wear.
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