When Adding Fuel; When Operating Equipment; When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank - Troy-Bilt 020242-4 Operator's Manual

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors,
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other" openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmfiJJ vapors.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface,
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fail due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer" from
a ladder; scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid [niury if gun kicks back.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
Fi[[fiJe[ tank outdoors,
DO NOT overfill tank, AIIow space for fue! expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other" ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fue! vapors.
WARNING
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or" fatal electric
shock may result.