Black & Decker BDP2600 Instruction Manual page 5

DANGER: RISk OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Unsafe operation of your pressure
wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry
or death to you or others.
• If proper starting procedure is not
followed, engine can kickback
causing serious hand and arm
injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful
clean ing tool that could look like a
toy to a child.
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to kickback, and could
cause the op er a tor to slip or fall
or misdirect the spray. Im prop er
control of gun/wand can re sult in
in ju ries to self and others.
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Become familiar with the opera­
tion and con trols of the pressure
washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all
persons, pets and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
times.
• Never defeat the safety features of
this prod uct.
• Do not operate machine with
missing, broken or un au tho rized
parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while
unit is running.
• If engine does not start after two
pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
relieve pump pressure. Pull starter
cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm
injury.
• Keep children away from the
pressure washer at all times.
• Do not overreach or stand on an
unstable support.
• Do not use pressure washer while
standing on a ladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both
hands. Expect the gun to kickback
when triggered.
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