Safety Information - BE Power Equipment P1715EN Manuel D'utilisation

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble and operate the product.
This manual contains information that relates to
PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this
manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using
the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate
this information.
DANGER
Potential hazard that will result in serious injury
or loss of life.
WARNING
Hazard that could result in serious injury or loss
of life.
CAUTION
Potential hazard that may result in moderate
injury or damage to equipment.
Note: The word "Note" is used to inform the reader of
something the operator needs to know about the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
and understand the instructions before using
this product.
1. Warning – When using this product, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following.
2. Read all the instructions before using the product.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Keep operating area clear of persons.
5. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all times.
6. Follow the maintenance instructions as specified in the
manual.
7. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property and to
maximize your power washer experience, carefully follow all
of the safety tips, instructions, warnings and safeguards and
become familiar with all of the controls. Be sure you know how
to quickly bleed off the pressure from all parts of your power
washer and how to turn off the power washer.
8. This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety and
consumer standards. DO NOT modify or rebuild any part of
your power washer.
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9. DO NOT use your power washer when you are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Use this power tool carefully and
only when you are alert.
10. Watch your balance and footing while using your power
washer. Surfaces become slippery when wet and are extra
slippery when using a detergent or cleaner.
11. NEVER operate the power washer in bare feet, sandals, or
open-toed shoes.
12. When using the power washer near children, make sure they
are closely supervised by an adult to avoid injury. NEVER let
a child use the power washer.
13. Keep fingers, hands, feet and any part of your body clear of
the stream of high pressure water. The powerful spray can
cause blindness or blast holes in the skin. It can break a
window if you are too close when you pull the trigger on the
spray gun.
14. ALWAYS wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes when
operating the power washer.
15. To avoid mishaps or injury, ALWAYS use the trigger
safety lock when not using the power washer even if
only stopping briefly.
16. The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) (For US unit only) which greatly reduces the
chance of electric shock while the unit is in use. If replacement
of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement
parts.
17. Point the spray gun in a safe direction when beginning a
power washer session.
18. Warning- NEVER spray directly at a person, animal, electrical
device or the unit itself.
19. When first using the spray gun, hold the spray gun and lance
with two hands when pulling the trigger (one hand to pull the
trigger and the other to stabilize the gun assembly) until you
get used to the "kickback" from the spray gun.
20. When you turn the power switch off, water pressure may
remain in the system. To discharge the pressure, point the
spray gun in a safe direction and pull the trigger.
21. NEVER spray flammable liquids.
22. NEVER use the power washer in areas that contain
combustible dust, liquids or vapors.
23. Avoid contact of the pressure hose with sharp objects and
examine the hose regularly. Replace if damaged. Due to
the high pressure involved, it cannot be repaired if cut or
damaged.
24. Only use detergent specifically formulated for power washers
and follow instructions on the detergent's label. Dish or
laundry soap is too thick and will clog the nozzle of your foam
cannon.
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