Black & Decker PW1750 - Manual (Page 2)

2 3
WARNING: When using this product,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions
before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary when a product is
used near children.
3. Know how to stop this product and bleed
pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls.
4. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate this product when
fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not use on ladder. Loss of balance
and serious injury could result. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
9. This product is provided with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the
power cord. If replacement of the plug or
cord is needed, use only identical
replacement parts.
10. WARNING: Risk of Injection or Injury.
Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at
Persons.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using this product,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Always follow detergent manufacturer’s
label recommendations for proper use of
detergents. Always protect eyes, skin and
respiratory system from detergent if used.
2. Never try to stop or deflect leaks with
any body part.
3. Never put hand or fingers over the spray
tip while operating the unit.
4. Always wear safety glasses or goggles,
hearing and respiratory protection and
protective clothing when operating or
performing maintenance.
5. Always engage the trigger safety latch in
the safe position when spraying is stopped
even if only for a few moments.
6. Keep clear of nozzle. Never direct high
pressure spray at any person, animal or
self.
7. Do not use pressure that exceeds the
operating pressure of any of the parts
(hoses, fittings, etc.) in the pressurized
system. Never use with any other
manufacturers accessories or components.
8. Never spray flammable liquids or use
pressure washer in areas containing
combustible dust, liquids or vapors.
9. Never operate this machine in or near an
explosive environment.
10. Do not spray electrical apparatus and
wiring.
11. Never disconnect the high pressure
discharge hose from the machine while the
system is pressurized. To depressurize
machine, turn power and water supply off,
then press gun trigger 2-3 times.
12. Never permanently engage the trigger
mechanism on the gun.
13. Never operate the machine without all
components properly connected to the
machine (handle, gun/wand assembly,
nozzle, etc.).
14. Always turn water supply “on” before
turning pressure washer “on” unless
draining for storage. Running pump dry
causes serious damage.
15. Do not operate the pressure washer
with the inlet water filter removed. Keep
filter clear of debris and sediment.
16. Never operate pressure washer with
broken or missing parts. Check equipment
regularly and repair or replace worn or
damaged parts immediately.
17. Use only the nozzles, parts and
accessories supplied with this machine.
18. Never leave the wand unattended while
the machine is running or switched on.
19. Always hold gun and wand firmly when
starting and operating the machine.
20. Discharge residual pressure by
pressing the trigger until no more water
comes out of the nozzle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing
protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electrocution. Check with a
qualified electrician or service personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician. Do not use any type
of adapter with this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrocution, keep all connections dry and
off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet
hands.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built
into the power supply cord. This device
provides additional protection from the risk
of electrical shock. Should replacement of
the plug or cord become necessary, use
only identical replacement parts that
include GFCI protection. See Figure 13 for
testing procedure.
WARNING: Connect directly to outlet.
Do not use with extension cord. The use
of an extension cord will override the
GFCI built into the plug of the power
supply cord resulting in the risk of
electrical shock.
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols.
V..............volts
A..............amperes
Hz............hertz
W ............watts
min ..........minutes
............alternating current
........direct current
no ............no load speed
............Class II Construction
…/min......revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
............earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS