PowerWasher PW2623C Instruction Manual page 8

• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/
wand to kickback, and could cause
the op e r a t or to slip or fall or misdirect
the spray. Im p rop e r control of gun/
wand can re s ult in in j u r ies to self and
others.
DANGER: RISK Of INJURY OR pROp ER TY DAMAGE WhEN
TRANSpORTING OR STORING
WhAT CAN hAppEN
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard. Se r i-
ous in j u r y or death can re s ult. Fuel or oil
leaks will dam a ge carpet, paint or oth e r
surfaces in ve h i c les or trailers.
• Oil could fill the cylinder and damage
the engine if the unit is not stored or
transported in an upright position.
WhAT CAN hAppEN
• Over inflation of tires could result in
serious injury and property damage.
• High-velocity fluid spray directed at
pneumatic tire sidewalls (such as found
on automobiles, trailers and the like)
could damage the sidewall resulting in
serious injury.
• Do not over r each or stand on an
• Do not use pressure washer while
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both
• If pressure washer is equipped with
Al w ays place pressure washer on a
Always transport and store unit in
WARNING: RISK Of bURSTING
• Use a tire pressure gauge to check
• On pressure washers rated above
8- ENG
unstable support.
standing on a ladder.
hands. Expect the gun to kickback
when triggered.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to
the OFF position before transporting
to avoid fuel leaks. If pres s ure wash e r
is not equipped with a fuel shut-off
valve, drain the fuel from tank before
trans p ort i ng. Only trans p ort fuel in an
OSHA-approved container.
protective mat when transporting to
protect against dam a ge to vehicle
from leaks.
an upright position. Re m ove pres-
sure washer from vehicle immediately
upon arrival at your destination.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
the tires pressure before each use and
while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall
for the correct tire pressure.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and
similar equipment used to inflate tires
can fill small tires similar to these very
rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on
air supply to no more than the rating
of the tire pressure. Add air in small
increments and frequently use the tire
gauge to prevent over inflation.
1600 psi (11032 kPa) use the widest
fan spray (40º nozzle) and keep the
spray a minimum of 8" (20 cm) from
the pneumatic tire sidewall. Do not
aim spray directly at the joint between
the tire and rim.