Safety warnings – John Deere WASHERS AC-3500GHH User Manual

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John Deere Operator's Manual

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

PREVENTION

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following.

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING PRESSURE WASHER

RISK OF

EXPLOSION OR FIRE

Serious injury or death may occur

from normal sparks in the multiple

ignition sources or engine/burner

exhaust.

Always operate pressure washer in a well

ventilated area free of flammable vapors,

combustible dust, gases or other combustible

materials.
Do not store the pressure washer near an

open flame or any equipment such as a stove,

furnace, water heater, etc., which utilizes a pilot

light or sparking device.
Do not use this pressure washer to spray

flammable material!
Do not smoke while filling fuel tanks.
Never fill the fuel tanks while the engine is

running or hot. Allow the engine to cool two

minutes before refueling.
Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated

area.
Always refuel slowly to avoid the possibility of

spilled fuel which may cause a risk of fire.
Engine Fuel Tank: If using a Gasoline Engine,

refuel with gasoline only. Do not use diesel

or fuel oil.
Burner Fuel Tank (Black): When refueling

the Burner Fuel Tank, use No. 1 or No. 2 fuel

oil/diesel or kerosene. Do not use gasoline.
Do not operate the unit if gasoline or diesel

fuel is spilled. Wipe the pressure washer

clean and move it away from the spill. Avoid

creating any ignition until the gasoline or diesel

fuel has evaporated.
A spark arrester must be added to the muffler

of this engine if it is to be used on any forest

covered, brush covered or grass covered

unimproved land. The arrester must be

maintained in effective working order by the

operator. In the state of California, the above is

required by law. (Section 4442 of the California

Public Resources Code.) Other states may

have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

Federal lands.
This pressure washer has a Safety Relief

device which should never be altered, modified,

removed or made inoperative. If the device

fails, replace immediately with only genuine

manufacturer replacement part.

HAZARD

Serious injury or death may occur as

a result of improper fueling.

Serious injury or death may occur

from a ground fire caused by a

muffler spark.

Serious injury or death may occur

if system safety's are not properly

maintained.

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