Porter-Cable PC2525SP - Manual (Page 3)

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used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
indicates a poten-
tially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read and understand the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.
10/2/97
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
indicates an immi-
nently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potential-
ly hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can be-
come ignited from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot
engine components such as the muffler.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which
could result in spillage and possible fire
explosion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an ex-
plosive environment could result in a
fire.
• Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can interfere with its
proper ventilation features causing over-
heating and possible ignition of the
materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage paint-
ed surfaces, melt any material sensitive
to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber,
or vinyl), and damage live plants.
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Move pressure washer away from
fueling area before starting engine.
• Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top
of tank to allow for expansion.
• Always keep pressure washer a mini-
mum of four feet away from surfaces
(such as houses, automobiles, or live
plants) that could be damaged from
muffler exhaust heat.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well ven-
tilated areas free from obstructions.
Equip areas with fire extinguishers suit-
able for gasoline fires.
• Never operate pressure washer in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS