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HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT
IT
• Spilled gasoline and it's vapors can be-
come ignited from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot
engine components
such as the muffler.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which
could
result in spillage and possible fire
explosion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an ex-
plosive environment
could result in a
fire.
• Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can interfere with its
proper ventilation
features causing
overheating
and possible ignition of the
materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage paint-
ed surfaces, melt any material sensitive
to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber,
or vinyl), and damage live plants.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-
cidental ignition.
Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified persons.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi-
cals, poisons, insecticides,
or any kind of
flammable solvent with this product
could result in serious injury or death.
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Move pressure washer away from
fueling area before starting engine.
• Keep maximum fuel level 1/2" below top
of tank to allow for expansion.
• Operate and fuel equipment
in well ven-
tilated areas free from obstructions.
Equip areas with fire extinguishers
suit-
able for gasoline fires.
• Never operate pressure washer in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
Always keep pressure washer a mini-
mum of four feet away from surfaces
(such as houses, automobiles,
or live
plants) that could be damaged from
muffler exhaust heat.
Store fuel in an OSHA approved con-
tainer, in a secure location away from
work area.
Do not spray flammable
liquids
HAZARD
RISK
TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT
IT
• Breathing exhaust fumes will cause seri-
•
ous injury or death.
• Some cleaning fluids contain substances
which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or
lungs.
Operate pressure washer in a well venti-
lated area. Avoid enclosed areas such
as garages, basements
,etc.
Never operate unit in a location
occupied
by humans or animals.
Use only cleaning fluids specifically rec-
ommended
for high pressure washers.
Follow manufacturers
recommendations.Do
not use chlorine
bleach or any other corrosive compound
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