Black & Decker BDG2600-B3 Instruction Manual page 28

• Use of acids, toxic or cor r o s ive
chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides,
or any kind of flam ma ble solvent
with this product could re sult in
se ri ous injury or death.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Breathing ex h aust fumes will
cause se ri ous injury or death!
En gine exhaust contains carbon
mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly
gas.
• Some clean i ng fluids con t ain
substanc es 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)
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas
such as ga rages, base ments, 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 om mend ed
washers.
recommendations.
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 er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf f ler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while sys tem is pres sur ized.
28- ENG
for high-pressure
Fol low manufacturers
Do not
Replace the
use
hose