Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06 - Manual (Page 2)

2- ENG A17914
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an
imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand
this Operators Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance
Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Use of acids, toxic or cor ro sive
chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides, or
any kind of flam ma ble solvent with
this product could re sult in se ri ous
injury or death.
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
• Restricting any of the pressure
washer ventilation openings will
cause serious overheating and
could cause fire.
• Never place objects against or on
top of pressure washer. Operate
pressure washer in an open area at
least 12 inches away from any wall
or obstruction that would restrict
the flow of fresh air to the ventilation
openings.
RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Some clean ing fluids con tain sub-
stanc es which could cause injury to
skin, eyes or lungs.
• Use only clean ing fluids spe cif i cal ly
rec om mend ed for high-pressure
washers. Fol low manufacturers
recommendations. Do not use
chlorine bleach or any other
corrosive compound.