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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Switch off the motor immediately if you are
approached.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the pressure washer unattended when
it is connected to the power supply.
– Switch off the pressure washer and disconnect from
the power supply during work breaks and any other
time the pressure washer is not in use.
￭ Sparks generated from the operation of the pressure
washer may be capable of igniting combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and
substances. To reduce the risk of fire and explosion:
– Never operate the pressure washer in a location
where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other combustible materials and substances are
present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by
government authorities (e.g., CCOHS) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
￭ Spraying certain materials with the water jet may produce
dust or a mist containing particulate matter capable of
causing respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects and
other serious harm.
– Never spray any surface containing lead paint.
– Never spray asbestos-containing materials such as
asbestos cement or asbestos siding. Hazardous,
breathable asbestos fibers may be released in
addition to the dirt.
– Consult governmental agencies such as ECCC,
CCOHS and PHAC and other authoritative sources
on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar with the
risks associated with the particular substances you
are spraying.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
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inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
– Control dust and mists at the source where possible.
– To the extent possible, operate the pressure washer
so that the wind or operating process directs any
dust, mist or other particulate matter raised by the
pressure washer away from the operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by PHAC and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
CCOHS/PHAC) and occupational and trade
associations.
￭ Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause
severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer,
including mesothelioma. The use and disposal of
asbestos-containing products is strictly regulated by
CCOHS and ECCC.
– Stop work immediately and contact the relevant
state and local authorities and/or ECCC, your
employer or local CCOHS representative if you have
reason to believe that you might be disturbing
asbestos.
5.8.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency:
– Switch off the motor immediately and disconnect the
pressure washer from the power supply.
￭ To reduce the risk of fire/explosion resulting in serious or
fatal injury or property damage:
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