PowerWasher PW2623C Instruction Manual page 6

WhAT CAN hAppEN
• Breathing ex h aust fumes will cause
se r i o us injury or death! En g ine exhaust
contains carbon mon o x i de, an odorless
and deadly gas.
• Some clean i ng fluids con t ain substanc e s
which could cause injury to skin, eyes or
lungs.
DANGER: RISK Of fLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WhAT CAN hAppEN
• Your pressure washer operates at fluid
pressures and velocities high enough to
penetrate human and animal flesh, which
could result in amputation or other serious
injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can result in
injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID
INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a
physician immediately!
DANGER: RISK TO bREAThING (ASphYxIATION)
hOW TO pREVENT IT
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid en c losed areas
such as ga r ages, base m ents, etc.
• Never op e r a te unit in or near a lo c a-
tion occupied by humans or animals.
• Use only clean i ng fluids spe c if i c ally
rec o m m end e d for high-pressure
washers. Fol l ow manufacturers
recommendations. Do not use
chlorine bleach or any other corrosive
compound.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
• Inspect the high-pressure hose
regularly.
immediately if it is damaged, worn,
has melted from contacting the
engine, or shows any signs of cracks,
bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage.
Never grasp a high-pressure hose
that is leaking or damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to
cover a pinhole or similar water leak on
the high-pressure hose. The stream of
water IS under high pressure and
WILL penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of noz z le.
• Direct spray away from self and
others.
• Make sure hose and fit t ings are
tightened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or fittings
during op e r a t ion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf f ler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while sys t em is pres s ur i zed.
• When using replacement lances or
guns with this pressure washer, DO
NOT use a lance and/or lance/gun
combination that is shorter in length
than what was provided with this
pressure washer as measured from
the nozzle end of the lance to the gun
trigger.
6- ENG
Replace the hose