DeVilbiss WG1530 - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN
n Never place hands in front of nozzle.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
Direct spray away from self and others.
Make sure hose and fittings are tight-
ened and in good condition. Never hold
on to the hose or fittings during opera-
tion.
n Do not allow hose to contact exhaust
muffler.
n Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while system is pressurized.
nUse only hose and high pressure accesso-
ries rated for 3000 PSI service.
nOperate pressure washer in clean, well
ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas like
garages, basements, storage sheds, etc.
which lack a steady exchange of air.
Never operate unit in a location occupied
by humans or animals. Keep children, pets,
and others away from area of operation.
n Only use cleaning fluids specifically
recommended for use in high pressure
washers.
n Wear protective clothing to protect eyes
and skin from contact with sprayed
materials.
n Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety
glasses. Keep children and others away
from work area. Remove loose objects
from spray path. Secure light objects to
be cleaned.
n Never point wand at, or spray people or
animals.
n Always secure trigger lock when wand is
not in service to prevent accidental
triggering and actuation of wand.
n Keep work area free of obstacles.
Assume a solid stance on stable surface.
Keep a firm grip on the gun/wand and
expect it to kick when triggered.
nDo not use acids, gasoline, kersoene,
or any other flammmable materials in
this prouct. Use only household detegents,
cleaners and degreasers recommended
for use in pressure washer.
n Your washer operates at fluid pressures and
velocities high enough to penetrate human
and animal flesh, which could result in am-
putation or other serious injury. Leaks
caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged
hoses can result in injection injuries. DO
NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A
SIMPLE CUT! Fluid injection can lead to
amputation. See a physician immediately.
n Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious
injury or death.
nSome cleaning fluids contain substances
which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or
lungs.
nNever use this product to spray toxic or
corrosive materials such as poisons,
insecticides, etc.
nHigh velocity fluid spray can cause some
objects to break, projecting particles at high
speed. Light or unsecured objects can be-
come hazardous projectiles.
nReactive 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.
nUse of acids, unapproved chemicals, or
flammable solvents with this product could
cause injury or death.
RISK OF INJURY FROM
WAND RECOIL
RISK OF CHEMICAL
BURN
RISK OF FLUID
INJECTION
RISK TO BREATHING
RISK OF INJURY FROM
SPRAY