Specific Safety Rules - GreenWorks 1500 PSI Operator's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet.
Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.)
of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil or grease.
• Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.
• Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be
cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.
• Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade
solutions in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.
W A R N I N G
High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at
people, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
• Keep the motor away from flammables and other hazardous materials.
• Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious
motor problems.
• Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
• When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
• ONLY use cold water.
• Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained from combustible materials.
• Connect pressure washer only to an individual branch circuit.
• Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Expect the trigger handle to move
when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control
and injury to yourself and others.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
W A R N I N G
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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