Safety warnings, Save these instructions – John Deere WASHERS AC-3500GHH User Manual
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John Deere Operator's Manual
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RISK OF BODILY INJURY
SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING PRESSURE WASHER
Serious injury or death may occur
from detergents contacting the
skin.
Serious injury can occur from loose
debris being propelled at a high
speed from the spray gun.
Injury may occur if the operator loses
his balance caused by the thrust of
water traveling through the spray
nozzle.
Injury may occur from the pressure
washer.
SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if you are
using cleaning agents and the spray appears to
have penetrated the skin! DO NOT TREAT AS
A SIMPLE CUT! Be prepared to tell a physician
exactly what kind of detergents you were using by
reading the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
provided with your detergent.
Never use any solvents or highly corrosive
detergents or acid type cleaners with this
pressure washer.
Protective equipment such as rubber suits,
gloves and respirators are advisable, especially
when using cleaning detergents.
Keep all detergents out of the reach of
children!
ALWAYS wear protective goggles when
operating the unit to shield the eyes from flying
debris and detergents.
DO NOT direct spray toward fragile materials
such as glass for shattering could occur.
Stay alert-watch what you are doing. Do not
operate the unit when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
NEVER squeeze the trigger unless securely
braced.
DO NOT overreach or stand on unstable
support.
Wet surfaces can be slippery, wear protective
foot gear and keep good footing and balance
at all times.
NEVER trigger the gun while on a ladder or
roof.
ALWAYS hold on firmly to the gun/lance
assembly when starting and operating the unit.
Failure to do so can cause the lance to fall and
whip dangerously.
Know how to stop the pressure washer and
bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar
with controls.
DO NOT leave pressurized unit unattended.
Shut off the pressure washer and release trapped
pressure before leaving.
DO NOT operate the unit if you see any fuel, oil or
water leaks from the machine. DO NOT resume
operation until the unit has been inspected and
repaired by a qualified service person.
NEVER run the engine with the governor
disconnected or operate at excessive speeds.
Place unit in a clean, dry, flat area for servicing.
Before servicing the unit: turn the unit off, relieve
the water pressure from the trigger gun, and
allow the unit to cool down. Service in clean,
dry, flat area. If applicable, block wheels to
prevent unit from moving.
Do not move the unit by pulling on the hose.
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE
PREVENTION
!SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
HAZARD