Homelite UT80715 - Manual (Page 6)

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 Know your product. Read the operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
 To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.
 Use right product. Don’t force product or attachment to
do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose
not intended.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
 Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
product, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 Never leave product running unattended. Turn power
off. Don’t leave product until it comes to a complete stop.
 Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
 Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
 Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
solvents to clean product.
 Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
 Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
center.
 Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be
used for the product. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
 Never direct a water stream toward people or pets,
or any electrical device.
 Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and
windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, out-
door furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.
 Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in this
product. These products can cause physical injuries to
the operator and irreversible damage to the machine.
 WARNING: High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
 Keep the motor away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
 Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A
loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.
 Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
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When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 ONLY use cold water.
 Not recommended for use with extension cords.
 Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained
from combustible materials.
 Connect pressure washer only to an individual branch
circuit.
 Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands.
Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is
pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause
loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
 Ensure the high pressure hose is properly connected
before using the product.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
product, loan them these instructions also.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES