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control of the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the pressure washer with
one hand.
￭ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries
to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep
proper footing and balance at all times:
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Know where the power supply cord and water hoses
are at all times to avoid tripping or stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Never operate the pressure washer above shoulder
height.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
5.8.3
Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your pressure washer only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your pressure washer is a one-person machine.
– Do not allow other persons in the general work area.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
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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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