Introduction & Important Safety Information - Landa MHP4-3000 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTaNT SafeTy INfORMaTION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator's native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
SaVe THeSe INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.
IMPORTaNT SafeTy
INfORMaTION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to fol-
low instructions could cause
malfunction of the machine
ReaD OPeRaTOR'S
and result in death, serious
MaNUal THOROUgHly
PRIOR TO USe.
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and
WARNING
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
4. All installations must comply
with local codes. Contact
keeP WaTeR
your electrician, plumber,
SPRay aWay fROM
utility company or the selling
eleCTRICal WIRINg.
distributor for specific details.
WARNING
eaR PROTeCTION
MUST be WORN
WARNING
USe PROTeCTIVe
eye WeaR
aND ClOTHINg
WHeN OPeRaTINg
THIS eqUIPMeNT.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING
RISk Of exPlOSION:
OPeRaTe ONly WHeRe
OPeN flaMe OR TORCH
IS PeRMITTeD
WARNING
RISk Of fIRe.
DO NOT aDD fUel
WHeN OPeRaTINg
MaCHINe.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-
eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
LANDA MHP • 8.913-925.0 • Rev. 8/13
WARNING: This machine exceeds
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
worn.
5. Eye, hand, and foot protection
must be worn when using this
equipment.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open flame
or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in
fire and/or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
Spray flammable liquids.
the dispensing point; and
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
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