• If proper starting procedure
is not followed, engine can
kickback causing serious
hand and arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is
a powerful clean ing tool
that could look like a toy
to a child.
• Reactive force of spray
will cause gun/wand to
kickback, and could cause
the op er a tor to slip or fall
or misdirect the spray.
Im prop er control of gun/
wand can re sult in
in ju ries to self and
others.
• If engine does not start after
two pulls, squeeze trigger
of gun to relieve pump
pressure. Pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or
arm injury.
• Keep children away from the
pressure washer at all times.
• Do not overreach or stand
on an unstable support.
• Do not use pressure washer
while standing on a ladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with
both hands. Expect the
gun to kickback when
triggered.
DANGeR: RISk of INjuRy oR PRoP eR ty DAmAGe WheN
tRANSPoRtING oR StoRING
What can happen
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill
and could result in fire or
breathing hazard. Se ri ous
in ju ry or death can re sult.
Fuel or oil leaks will dam age
carpet, paint or oth er
surfaces in ve hi cles
or trailers.
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How to prevent it
• If pressure washer is equipped
with a fuel shut-off valve, turn
the valve to the OFF position
before transporting to avoid
fuel leaks. If pres sure wash er
is not equipped with a fuel
shut-off valve, drain the fuel
from tank before trans port-
ing. Only trans port fuel in an
OSHA-approved container.
Al ways place pressure washer
on a protective mat when
transporting to protect against
dam age to vehicle from leaks.
Re move pres sure washer
from vehicle immediately upon
arrival at your destination.