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5.8.2
Holding and Controlling the Pressure
Washer
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control
your pressure washer:
► Keep the spray attachment clean at all
times. Keep it free of pitch, oil, grease and
resin.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Always hold the spray attachment firmly
with both hands when you are working.
► Wrap your fingers tightly around the spray
gun and spray lance.
► Position the spray attachment in such a
way that all parts of your body are clear of
the water jet.
► Position the power supply cord so that it will
not be damaged while working with the
pressure washer.
► Always keep the power supply cord behind
the operator and away from the water jet.
Don't let the power supply cord become
entangled with obstacles or objects.
■ Operating the pressure washer with one hand
is extremely dangerous. One-handed opera‐
tion makes it difficult to oppose and absorb
reactive forces (recoil) without losing control of
the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of seri‐
ous or fatal injury to the operator or bystand‐
ers from loss of control:
► Never attempt to operate the pressure
washer with one hand.
■ Because of the high pressure and spray veloc‐
ity, fluids can penetrate the skin and cause
fluid injection and/or severe injury. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the opera‐
tor or bystanders from loss of control, keep
proper footing and balance at all times:
► Take special care in overgrown or wet ter‐
rain and always watch for hidden obstacles
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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 trip‐
ping or stumbling.
► Be extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
■ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of con‐
trol:
► Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or
while standing on any other insecure sup‐
port.
► 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 condi‐
tions.
► 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 ani‐
mals should not be allowed in the area
where it is in use.
► 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 unatten‐
ded when it is connected to the power sup‐
ply.
► Switch off the pressure washer and discon‐
nect 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 materi‐
als 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
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