Troy-Bilt 020344-2 Operator's Manual page 6

A, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• DONOTallowCHILDREN t o operatepressure washer.
• NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
• NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
• NEVER connecthighpressure hoseto nozzle extension.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time you stop engine.
• NEVER aimspraygun at people, a nimals,or plants.
• DONOT securespraygun in openposition.
• DONOT leavespraygun unattended whilemachine is running.
• NEVER usea spraygun whichdoesnothavea triggerlockor
trigger guardin placeand in workingorder.
• Alwaysbe certainspraygun,nozzles andaccessories a re
correctlyattached.
_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
_i, WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
• DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
A, WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass.
• DONOT pointspraygun at glasswhenusingred(0°) spraytip.
• NEVER aimspraygun at plants.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can
damage it and shorten its life.
• If you havequestions about intended use, ask dealeror contact
qualified service center.
• NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers.
• DO NOTby-pass any safety device on this machine.
• DO NOTtamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
• DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.
• Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts of
the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
• NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle provided
on unit.
• Checkfuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure washer.
• This equipment is designed to be usedwith Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY.If equipment is used with
parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications, user
assumes all risks and liabilities.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
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