General Safety Rules - Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

!
DANGER
NEVER operate the pressure washer
in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the pressure washer outside
and away from windows, doors and
vents.
!
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely fl ammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
• ALWAYS refuel the pressure washer
outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
• NEVER remove the fuel cap with the
engine running.
• NEVER refuel the pressure washer
while the engine is running. Always
turn engine off and allow the
pressure washer to cool before
refueling.
• Only fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
• Keep sparks, open fl ames or other
form of ignition (such as match,
cigarette, static electric source) away
when refueling.
• NEVER overfi ll the fuel tank. Leave
room for fuel to expand. Overfi lling
the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overfl ow of gasoline and result in
spilled gasoline coming in contact
with HOT surfaces. Spilled fuel
can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the
pressure washer, wipe up any
spills immediately. Dispose of rag
properly. Allow area of spilled fuel
to dry before operating the pressure
washer.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning
agent.
• Store any containers containing
gasoline in a well-ventilated area,
away from any combustibles or
source of ignition.
• Check for fuel leaks after refueling.
Never operate the engine if a fuel leak
is discovered.
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!
WARNING
This equipment produces a stream
of water with enough high pressure
to penetrate skin and its underlying
tissues, which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Spray gun traps high-pressure water,
even when engine is stopped and
water is disconnected. Leaks caused
by loose fi ttings or worn or damaged
hoses can result in injection injuries.
DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION
AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician
immediately!
• NEVER aim spray gun at people,
animals or plants. Direct spray away
from self and others.
• NEVER place hands in front of nozzle.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe
direction while spraying and when
relieving retained high pressure after
stopping engine.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate
pressure washer.
• NEVER leave spray gun unattended
while machine is running.
• NEVER secure spray gun in open
position.
• DO NOT twist nozzle while spraying.
• NEVER repair a high-pressure hose.
ALWAYS replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections
with sealant of any kind. ALWAYS use
factory-recommended repair parts.
• NEVER hold onto the hose or fi ttings
during operation.
• DO NOT allow high-pressure hose to
contact muffl er or other extremely
hot surfaces.
• ALWAYS be certain spray gun,
nozzles and hoses are correctly
attached and in working order.
• NEVER use spray gun if trigger lock
is not in working order.
• ALWAYS use spray gun, hoses and
connections rated for pressure
higher than your pressure washer's
psi.
• NEVER attach or remove spray gun,
nozzles or hoses while system is
pressurized.