PowerWasher PW2420 Instruction Manual page 7

• Injuries can result if system pressure is not
reduced before attempting maintenance
or disassembly.
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• High-velocity fluid spray can cause
objects to break, propelling particles at
high speed.
• Light or unsecured objects can become
hazardous projectiles.
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Unsafe op e r a t ion of your pressure wash-
er could lead to se r i o us in j u r y 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 i ng
tool that could look like a toy to a child.
DANGER: RISK Of INjURY fROM SPRAY
DANGER: RISK Of UNSAfE OPERATION
7 - ENG
• To relieve sys t em pres s ure, shut off
engine, turn off water sup p ly and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
• Use only accessories rated equal
to or higher than the rating of the
pressure washer.
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1
safety glasses. Wear protective
clothing to protect against accidental
spraying.
• Never point wand at or spray people
or animals.
• Always secure trigger lockwhen wand
is not in service to prevent accidental
operation.
• Never permanently secure trigger in
pull-back (open) position.
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Be c ome fa m il i ar with the op e r a t ion
and con t rols 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 fea t ures of
this prod u ct.
• Do not op e r a te machine with missing,
broken or un a u t ho r ized 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 chil d ren away from the pressure
washer at all times.