Porter-Cable D25804-025-1 - Manual (Page 5)

5- ENG D25804
RISK OF
UNSAFE
OPERATION
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to move, and could
cause the operator to slip or fall, or
misdirect the spray. Improper
control of gun/wand can result in
injuries to self and others.
• Do not overreach or stand on an
unstable support. Grip gun/wand
firmly with both hands. Expect the
gun to kick when triggered.
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe operation of your pressure
washer could lead to serious injury
or death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Become familiar with the operation
and controls of the pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all
persons, pets, and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
times.
• Never defeat the safety features of
this product.
• Do not operate machine with
missing, broken, or unauthorized
parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while
unit is running.
• If proper starting procedure is
not followed, engine can
kickback causing serious hand
and arm injury.
• If engine does not start after two
pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
relieve pump pressure. Pull
starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord
rapidly to avoid kickback and
prevent hand or arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful
cleaning tool that could look like a
toy to a child.
• Keep children away from the
pressure washer at all times.
• Contact with hot surfaces, such
as engines exhaust components,
could result in serious burn.
• During operation, touch only the
control surfaces of the pressure
washer. Keep children away from the
pressure washer at all times. They
may not be able to recognize the
hazards of this product.
RISK OF
HOT
SURFACES
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
• Spray directed at electrical outlets
or switches, or objects connected
to an electrical circuit, could result
in a fatal electrical shock.
• Unplug any electrically operated
product before attempting to clean
it. Direct spray away from electric
outlets and switches.
RISK OF INJURY
FROM SPRAY
• High velocity fluid spray can
cause objects to break, propelling
particles at high speed.
• Light or unsecured objects can
become hazardous projectiles.
• Always wear ANSI approved Z87
safety glasses.Wear protective
clothing to protect against accidental
spraying.
• Never point wand at, or spray people
or animals.
• Always secure trigger lock when
wand is not in service to prevent
accidental operation.
• Never permanently secure trigger in
pull back (open) position.