Safety Information - Black & Decker 10BLE-025 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. If
you have any questions regarding the product, please contact our customer service
department at www.power-washer.us or 1-800-381-0999.
Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing mechanical equipment. Using this
equipment with the respect and caution demanded will considerably lessen the possibilities of
personal injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury or property
damage may occur. The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this
manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical
equipment.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided may
result in property damage.
This unit was designed for specific applications. It should not be modified and/or used for any
application other than that which it was designed.
WARNING: When using this product basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate near children or animals.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
4. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not overreach or stand on an unstable surface. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
9. This product is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter built into the power cord plug.
If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
10. Do not touch plug or outlet with wet hands.
11. Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to "OFF" position before connecting or
disconnecting cord to electrical outlets.
12. Water spray must never be directed towards any electric wiring or directly towards the
pressure washer machine itself or fatal electric shock may occur.
13. Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from
the outlet.
14. To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near a
heat source.
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