Briggs & Stratton 020680 Guide D'utilisation page 4

For Servicing of a Double-Insulated Appliance, See
Assembly Section.
WARNING Risk of electrocution. Use of an
extension cord could cause electric shock or
burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this electric
pressure washer. Your home's electrical circuit
receptacle or extension cord may not provide lifesaving
ground-fault circuit-interruption protection.
WARNING Risk of electrocution. Contacting both
power conductors, at the same time could
cause electric shock or burn resulting in death
or serious injury.
• Inspect cord before each use, DO NOT use if cord is
damaged.
• The product is equipped with a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord plug. If
replacement of the plug or cord is required, use only
identical replacement parts.
• Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
• DO NOT touch plug with wet hands.
• DO NOT run cord through doorways, windows, holes in
ceilings, walls, or floors.
• DO NOT walk on cord.
• DO NOT drive over, drag or place objects over cord.
• DO NOT spray near power source.
WARNING Use of electric pressure washer could
create puddles and slippery surfaces.
Risk of kickback. Spray gun could
kickback causing you to fall resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Operate the electric pressure washer from a
stable surface.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to
slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the electric
pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any
other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using
power spray modes to avoid injury when spray gun
kicks back.
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WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury. Spray could
splash back, propel objects or cause
internal harm resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute safety
glasses or dry-condition goggles for indirect vented
safety goggles.
• Know how to stop the pressure washer and bleed
pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate the electric
pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons.
• Inspect high pressure hose before each use. NEVER
repair high pressure hose; replace it.
• DO NOT repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind; replace o-rings and gaskets.
• Keep hose connected to electric pressure washer and
spray gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction while system
is pressurized and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
high pressure, every time you turn off the pressure
washer.
• DO NOT aim spray gun at people or animals.
• DO NOT drink from hose connected accessories.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while the electric
pressure washer is in ON (I) position.
• DO NOT 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 and accessories are
correctly attached.
• Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
• DO NOT operate the product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is
used near children.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when motor
is stopped and water is disconnected, which could result
in serious injury.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze
spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every time
you turn off pressure washer.
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