EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
System
Pressure
Any misuse
of
the pressure wisher or accesw)ries,
such
Bs
overpressu~~n~,
modifying using This sprayer can develop high operating pressures. Be
incompatible chemicals and fluids,
or
using
or
sure that all spray equipment and accessories are rated
damaged
parts,
can
them
to
and to withstand the maximum working pressure of this
other serious bodily injury, fire, explosion or property Pressure
of
any component or accessory used in the
in fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or sprayer.
Do
exceed
the working
damage. system.
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.
NEVER
alter or modw any part of this equipment; doing
so
could
cause
it
to
malfunction.
Chemical
Compatibility
CHECK
all spray equipment regularly and repair or
replace worn or damaged pm immediately.
BESURE
that all chemicals used in the chemical injector
ALWAYS
wear protective eyewear and appropriate are compatible with the wetted parts
of
the hose, gun,
clothing.
If
using a chemical injector, read and follow the wand and tip, as given in the Technical Data (inside back
chemical manufacturer's literature for recommenda- cover). Always read the chemical manufacturer's
tions on additional protective equipment, such as a
.
literature before using any chemical
in
this pressure
respirator.
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washer.
HOSE SAFETY
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High pressure
fluid
in the hoses can be very dangerous.
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If
the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any
spray emitted
from
it can cause
a
fluid injection injury or
kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure
other serious bodily injury or property damage.
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AU FLUID HOSES
MUST
HAVE STRAIN RELIEFS ON
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BOTH ENDS.
The strain reliefs help protect the hose
-ui.
from
kinks or bends at or close to the coupling, which,
can result in hose rupture.
TlGHTENall fluid connections securely before each use.
High pressure fluid can dislodge a
loose
coupling or
allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the
coupling.
NEVER
use
a
damaged hose. Before each
use,
check
entire hose for cuts;leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or
damage or movement of the hose couplings.
If
any of
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
DO
NOT
try to recouple high pressure hose or mend
it
with tape or any other device.
A
repaired hose cannot
contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLEAND ROUTE
HOSES
CAREFULLY
Do
not pull
on hoses to move the pressure washer.
Do
not
use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
temperatures above
200°F
(93°C)
or below
-4OaF
and cover of the hose.
DO
NOT
expose Graco hose
lo
(-40°C).
FUEL AND EMISSION
HAZARDS
NEVER
fill the fuel tank while the unit
is
running or hot. odorless, invisible gas which can
cause
serious injury or
The fuel used in this
unit
is
combustible and when death
if
inhaled.
ALWAYSfill
tank slowly to avoid spilling.
spilled on a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
NW€R
alter the throttle setting, which
is
factory set.
NNER
operate the unit in
a
closed building. The Tampering with this adjustment can damage the
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, pressure washer and will void the warranty.
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