Generac Portable Products 1811-0 Owner's Manual page 3

WARNING
The high pressure spray could also cause you to
fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
Pressure in a running washer builds as you
climb.When you press the trigger, the recoil
from the initial spray could cause you to fall.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
DANGER
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
1800 PSI Pressure Washer
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or
when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.
• Do not tamper with governed speed.
• Do not operate the pressure washer above the rated pressure.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.
• Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.
• Never aim the spray gun at plants.
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WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION
CAUTION