Generac GRCN6565 Manuel De L'opérateur page 4

Safety Rules
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 D ANGER: Carbon monoxide produced during use CAN KILL
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in minutes. NEVER use indoors, in a vehicle, or in other
sheltered areas, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only
use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors and vents.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled
or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.
• Operate power washer ONLY outdoors.
• A running engine gives off carbon monoxide.
• Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue,
dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting
or death. If you start experiencing any of these symptoms,
IMMEDIATELY move to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings. Warn any
occupants inside about the symptoms of carbon monoxide so
they know to move to fresh air if they begin to feel ill.
• The use of a carbon monoxide detector inside any occupied
premises between the power washer and the occupant is
recommended.
• NEVER start or run engine indoors, in a vehicle, or in an
enclosed area, EVEN IF windows and doors are open.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
harmful gas or vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with respirator or mask so you are certain
the respirator or mask will provide the necessary protection
against inhaling harmful gas or vapors. If you begin to
experience any of the CO symptoms listed above, IMMEDIATELY
move to fresh air.
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 D ANGER: NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or
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electrical devices. Serious injury or death will result.
ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger lock when not in use.
• The high pressure stream of water that this equipment
produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury, possible amputation or death.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, EVEN WHEN engine
is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• NEVER allow CHILDREN to operate power washer or play nearby.
This is NOT a toy.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• NEVER secure spray gun in open position.
• NEVER leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
• ALWAYS be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
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WARNING: Risk of electrocution.
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Contact with power source can cause electric shock or
burn.
• NEVER spray near power source.
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WARNING: Contact with muffler area can result in serious
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burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage the fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least five (5) feet (152 cm) of clearance on all
sides of power washer including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other
states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to
obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed
on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
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explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn power washer OFF and let it cool at least two (2)
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.