Specific Safety Rules - Homelite HPW2201 Operator's Manual

B E F O R E C L E A N I N G ,
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INSPECTING, shut off the engine and make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
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in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
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Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
DO NOT OPERATE WHILE SMOKING OR NEAR
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AN OPEN FLAME.
DO NOT OPERATE AROUND dry brush, twigs,
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cloth rags, or other flammable materials.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks
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that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark
arrestor may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
WARNING:
RISK OF INJECTION OR INJURY – Do not
direct discharge stream at persons.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in
order to clean clothes or footwear.
WARNING:
High pressure cleaners shall not be used by
children or untrained personnel.
WARNING:
Water that has flown through backflow
preventers is considered to be non-potable
WARNING:
Do not use combustion engine powered
machines indoors unless adequate ventilation is
assessed by national labor authorities.
WARNING:
Incorrect fuels shall not be used as they may
prove hazardous.
Danger:
Never suck in water from a drinking water
container. Never suck in liquids that contain
solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or
unfiltered water. The sealings within the device
are not solvent resistant. The spray mist of
solvents is highly inflammable, explosive and
poisonous.
ENGLISH
R E PA I R I N G , O R NEVER DIRECT A WATER STREAM TOWARDS
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PEOPLE OR PETS, OR ANY ELECTRICAL
DEVICE.
B E F O R E S TA R T I N G
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OPERATION, close doors and windows. Clear the
area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture,
or other objects that could create a hazard.
NEVER PICK UP OR CARRY A MACHINE WHILE
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THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
NEVER START THE MACHINE if ice has formed in
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any part of the equipment.
DO NOT USE ACIDS, ALKALINES, SOLVENTS,
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FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL
GRADE SOLUTIONS in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to the operator
and irreversible damage to the machine.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE on a level
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surface. If the engine is at an incline, it could seize
due to improper lubrication (even at the maximum
oil level).
WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE JETS CAN BE
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DANGEROUS IF SUBJECT TO MISUSE. The jet
must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.
N E V E R A T T E M P T
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ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE ENGINE (MOTOR)
I S R U N N I N G ( e x c e p t w h e r e s p e c i f i c a l l y
recommended by the manufacturer).
PROTECTIVE COVERS MUST ALWAYS COVER
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ROTATING PARTS WHEN THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
KEEP COOLING AIR INTAKE (recoil starter area)
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and muffler side of the engine at least 1m away
from buildings, obstructions, and other burnable
objects.
KEEP THE ENGINE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES
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AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
KEEP AWAY FROM HOT PARTS. The muffler and
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other engine parts become very hot, use caution.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SPARK PLUG AND
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IGNITION CABLE when starting and operating the
engine.
CHECK FUEL HOSES AND JOINTS for looseness
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and fuel leakage before each use.
CHECK BOLTS AND NUTS for looseness before
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each use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious
engine problems.
HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER SHALL NOT
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BE USED BY CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED
PERSONNEL.
USE HEAR PROTECTION DEVICE.
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USE ONLY HOSES, FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS
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RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
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