5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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– Never spray flammable or combustible
liquids.
– Never draw fluids into the pump that
contain solvents or undiluted acids (e.g.,
gasoline, heating oil, paint thinner or
acetone).
■ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury.
– Never direct the high-pressure
– Do not direct the high-pressure
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your
body away from the water jet at all times.
– Do not direct the high-pressure jet into places you
cannot see.
– Switch off the pressure washer, relieve system
pressure and lock the spray gun trigger before
changing or adjusting any spray nozzle or
accessory.
– If an accident does occur and the spray appears to
have penetrated the skin, seek emergency medical
care. Do not treat as a simple cut.
■ To reduce the risk of property damage or serious personal
injury:
– Start work at the greatest effective distance from the
surface being cleaned. Do not move so close that
the surface is damaged by the force of the spray.
– Be especially careful when spraying softer materials
such as fabric.
– Use caution when directing spray toward fragile
materials such as glass. It could shatter.
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jet toward yourself or other
persons, not even to clean
clothing or shoes.
jet toward animals.
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