Safety warnings, Save these instructions – John Deere WASHERS AC-3500GHH User Manual

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John Deere Operator's Manual

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RISK OF BODILY INJURY

SAFETY WARNINGS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING PRESSURE WASHER

Serious injury or death may occur

from detergents contacting the

skin.

Serious injury can occur from loose

debris being propelled at a high

speed from the spray gun.

Injury may occur if the operator loses

his balance caused by the thrust of

water traveling through the spray

nozzle.

Injury may occur from the pressure

washer.

SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if you are

using cleaning agents and the spray appears to

have penetrated the skin! DO NOT TREAT AS

A SIMPLE CUT! Be prepared to tell a physician

exactly what kind of detergents you were using by

reading the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

provided with your detergent.
Never use any solvents or highly corrosive

detergents or acid type cleaners with this

pressure washer.
Protective equipment such as rubber suits,

gloves and respirators are advisable, especially

when using cleaning detergents.
Keep all detergents out of the reach of

children!
ALWAYS wear protective goggles when

operating the unit to shield the eyes from flying

debris and detergents.
DO NOT direct spray toward fragile materials

such as glass for shattering could occur.
Stay alert-watch what you are doing. Do not

operate the unit when fatigued or under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.
NEVER squeeze the trigger unless securely

braced.
DO NOT overreach or stand on unstable

support.
Wet surfaces can be slippery, wear protective

foot gear and keep good footing and balance

at all times.
NEVER trigger the gun while on a ladder or

roof.
ALWAYS hold on firmly to the gun/lance

assembly when starting and operating the unit.

Failure to do so can cause the lance to fall and

whip dangerously.
Know how to stop the pressure washer and

bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar

with controls.
DO NOT leave pressurized unit unattended.

Shut off the pressure washer and release trapped

pressure before leaving.
DO NOT operate the unit if you see any fuel, oil or

water leaks from the machine. DO NOT resume

operation until the unit has been inspected and

repaired by a qualified service person.
NEVER run the engine with the governor

disconnected or operate at excessive speeds.
Place unit in a clean, dry, flat area for servicing.

Before servicing the unit: turn the unit off, relieve

the water pressure from the trigger gun, and

allow the unit to cool down. Service in clean,

dry, flat area. If applicable, block wheels to

prevent unit from moving.
Do not move the unit by pulling on the hose.

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

PREVENTION

!SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

HAZARD

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