Safety - Pacific hydrostar 1650 PSI Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions

impORtant SaFEty inStRuctiOnS
WaRninG When using this product basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Safety Warnings
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under
the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
9. This product Is provided with A Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power
cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts.
10. WARNING – Risk of injection or injury–
do not direct discharge stream at persons.
Set up precautions
1. The work area should have adequate
drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall
or electric shock due to wet surfaces.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during set up and use.
SKU 69488 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
11. Connect to individual branch circuit only.
12. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
13. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the pressure
washer. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
14. GFci pREcautiOnS
Test GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
before each use as follows:
a. Plug GFCI into power outlet and press
reset button. Indicator should turn on.
b. Press test button. Indicator should turn off.
c. Press reset button again for use.
Do not use if above test fails.
The GFCI device does not protect against electrical
shock due to contact with both circuit conductors or a
fault in any wiring supplying the GFCI device.
to allow GFci unit to function properly,
ExtEnSiOn cORDS muSt nOt BE
uSED with this pressure washer.
3. Only feed cold, clean water through this tool.
Pressure washer detergent may be used in
the soap dispenser only. Do not use caustic
materials, solvents, flammable materials, or
detergents not designed for pressure washers.
Use of any such material can cause injury,
or damage this tool or personal property.
4. Prior to starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
check all of the parts of the unit to make sure ice
has not formed. Do not store the unit anywhere
that the temperature will fall near 32° F (0° C).
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