Safety Features - King Canada KPW-3200 Instruction Manual

3200 psi gasoline high pressure washer
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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
EXHAUST FUMES ARE DANGEROUS
•Never operate the engine in a closed area or it may cause
unconsciousness and death within a short time. Operate in a well
ventilated area.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS
•Always turn off the engine when refueling.
•Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
•When operating or transporting this high pressure washer, be sure to
keep it upright. If it tilts, fuel may leak from the carburetor or fuel tank.
ENGINE AND MUFFLER MAY BE HOT
•Place the high pressure washer in an appropriate location, away
from children and pedestrians.
•Avoid placing any flammable materials near the exhaust outlet
during operation.
•Keep a 4ft. clearance from buildings or other equipment around the
high pressure washer to prevent overheating.
WARNING! The engine muffler will be very hot after use, avoid
touching the engine or muffler while they are still hot.
TAMPERING WITH FACTORY SET ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS.
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in
overheating and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the engine to obtain more performance,
endangering the user.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION
NEVER OPERATE UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
• When a noticeable change in engine speed occurs.
• Engine misfires.
• Loss of water pressure.
• Smoke or flames in the area.
• Excessive vibration.
WATER SPRAY
Never direct the water spray towards ANY person, animal, electrical
wiring or the pressure washer itself. Care must be taken not to spray
too close to the surface or damage could occur. King Canada is not
responsible for damage caused during use.
HOT MUFFLER & HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Do not touch the muffler, it becomes very hot during operation. Keep
hose away from the hot muffler or it may damage the hose. Do not
use a damaged high pressure hose. Do not kink the high pressure
hose.
KEEP HANDS AWAY
Do not touch the nozzle of the water spray during operation.
COLD WEATHER STARTS
Do not operate this pressure washer in temperatures below 50
Before starting engine in cold weather, make sure ice has not formed
in any part of the equipment.
BASIC & SPECIFIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can become ignited by coming in
contact with hot components such as the muffler, engine exhaust
gases, or from an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.
Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle
gasoline or fuel fires.
SPARKS, FIRE, HOT OBJECTS
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot objects can cause gasoline or
gasoline vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area. Make sure there are no
sources of ignition near the high pressure washer.
INADEQUATE VENTILATION
Materials placed under, against or near the high pressure washer or
operating the high pressure washer in areas where the temperature
exceeds 40° C ambient (such as storage rooms or garages) can
interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or buildings.
Operate high pressure washer in a clean, dry, well ventilated area a
minimum of four feet from any building, object or wall. DO NOT
OPERATE UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
AIR CLEANER FILTER
Never run the engine without the air cleaner filter installed properly.
DISPOSAL
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that protects the
environment. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground. Take
the used motor oil to your local waste disposal service station.
DETERGENTS
Only use recommended detergents for pressure washers.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL WATER SPRAY
To prevent accidental water spray, the locking latch on the wand
trigger should be placed in the locked position when not in use.
PREVENT PUMP DAMAGE
Do not run the pressure washer engine for more than 5 minutes
without pressing the wand trigger or damage to the pump may result.
Never let the machine run unless connected to the water supply and
it is on. Never run caustic fluids or acid through this machine.

SAFETY FEATURES

Thermal relief valve- Thermal relief valve protects the pump from
overheating in case a nozzle becomes clogged. This system should
not be abused, make every effort to prevent the pump from
overheating.
Low-oil auto shut-off- This pressure washer is equipped with a low oil
shut-off system. If the engine oil level goes below the recommended
oil level, the pressure washer will automatically shut-off. This protects
your engine and prevents operating without proper lubrication.
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