Porter-Cable PCH3600GRC - Manual (Page 3)

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i ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
This manual contains
information that is im-
portant for you to
know and understand.
This information re-
lates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize
this information, we
use the symbols
below. Please read the
manual and pay atten-
tion to these sections.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious
injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operat-
ing instructions before using.
RISK OF
EXPLOSION
OR FIRE
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors
can become ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases, and hot engine compo-
nents such as the muffler.
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Move pressure washer away from
fueling area before starting engine.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
possible fire explosion.
• Keep maximum fuel level ½” below
top of tank to allow for expansion.
• Operating the pressure washer in
an explosive environment could
result in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well
ventilated areas free from obstructions.
Equip areas with fire extinguisher suit-
able for gasoline fires.
• Materials placed against or near
the pressure washer can interfere
with its proper ventilation features
causing overheating and possible
ignition of the materials .
• Never operate pressure washer in
an area containing dry brush or
weeds.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
painted surfaces, melt any materi-
al sensitive to heat (such as sid-
ing, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and
damage live plants.
• Always keep pressure washer a mini-
mum of four feet away from surfaces
(such as houses, automobiles, or live
plants) that could be damaged from
muffler exhaust heat
• Improperly stored fuel could lead
to accidental ignition. Fuel im-
properly secured could get into
the hands of children or other un-
qualified persons.
• Store fuel in an OSHA approved
container, in a secure location
away from work area.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive
chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or
any kind of flammable solvent with
this product could result in serious
injury or death.
• Do not spray flammable liquids.