Introduction & Safety Information - Landa ENG4-2000 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 understand-
ing 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 manufac-
turer'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 comprehends 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: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
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.
4. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use a tool. If the knob will not
push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call
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a qualified service technician.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings
could cause malfunction of
the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
ENG • 9.801-511.0 • Rev. 9/13a
5. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electro-
cution. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose,
WARNING
and water spray away from
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
6.
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
machine to a grounded receptacle of proper
voltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray
water on or near electrical components.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while
standing in water. Always disconnect power
before servicing.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can
ignite, causing property dam-
age or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open flame
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
or torch is permitted. Do not
IF GAS SMELL
spray flammable liquids.
PRESENT TURN OFF
SUPPLY
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
WARNING
change LP tanks when the
product is operating or still hot.
WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.
7.
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING: In the event of a pilot outage, wait
at least five minutes to clear out any gas before
relighting.
8. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically ground-
ed. It is the responsibility
of the owner to connect this
Gas appliances shall be
installed only in locations
where combustible dusts and
flammable gases or vapors
are not present. Do not store
or use gasoline near this
machine.