Safety Instructions - Imer Group HPSTAR 150-13 Manuel D'utilisation

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Never operate the high pressure washer near gasoline or gaseous fuel because
of the potential danger of explosion or fire.
Never fill up the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use a
naked flame near the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. If fuel
is spilled, wipe it off and let dry before starting the engine.
Never store flammable substances near the high pressure washer. There must
be no fuel, matches, explosive powder, clothes moistened with oil, straw, wastes
or any flammable products near the high pressure washer.
NEVER spray on flammable liquids.
EMPTY the tank and CLOSE the fuel cock to transport and repair the high
pressure washer.
NEVER store near ovens, wood-burners, water heaters, dryers, or any other
equipments that may have a pilot light or any source that can possibly emit
flammable fuel vapours.
Liquid fuels of fuel vapours are extremely flammable and explosive products. A
fire or an explosion can cause serious injuries or even the death.
When operated, the engine produces carbon monoxide, which is an odourless,
colourless and fatal gas. Some chemicals or detergents can be hazardous in
case they are inhaled or swallowed and cause serious nausea, faint or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, faint or even the death.
ALWAYS use the high pressure washer ONLY outdoors. In case a risk of
inhaling vapours arises, use a respiratory device. When wearing a mask, always
carefully read the use instructions to make sure the protection against inhalation
of hazardous vapours is efficient.
Always use the high pressure washer on a flat and horizontal floor. You do not
have to build a special supporting place for the high pressure washer. However,
on an irregular floor, the high pressure washer will be subjected to vibrations,
so always select a flat floor without any surface ondulations. If the high pressure
washer is tilted or if it is moved when it is operated, the fuel can be spilled out,
thus leading to a hazardous situation. If the slope is over 20°, the engine of the
high pressure washer can be poorly lubricated and this can create a blockage
of the piston even if the oil level is very high.
When operated, the engine of the high pressure washer is extremely hot, and
remains very hot for quite a long time. Always keep flammable materials away
from the high pressure washer. Keep your hands and your body away from hot
parts of the engine, particularly the muffler, because of the risk of serious injuries.
Let the high pressure washer cool down prior to starting any intervention on it.
The temperature of the high pressure washer rapidly increases and remains
high a long time after the washer has stopped. Keep your hands away because
of the risk of burn.
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