Porter-Cable PCH3600GRC - Manual (Page 5)

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RISK OF
UNSAFE
OPERATION
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to move, and could
cause the operator to slip or fall, or
misdirect the spray. Improper con-
trol of gun/wand can result in inju-
ries to self and others.
• Do not overreach or stand on an
unstable support. Grip gun/wand
firmly with both hands. Expect the
gun to kick when triggered.
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe operation of your pressure
washer could lead to serious injury
or death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Become familiar with the operation
and controls of the pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons, pets, and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
times.
• Never defeat the safety features of
this product.
• Do not operate machine with miss-
ing, broken, or unauthorized parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while
unit is running.
• If proper starting procedure is
not followed, engine can kick-
back causing serious hand and
arm injury.
• If engine does not start after two
pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
relieve pump pressure. Pull
starter cord slowly until resist-
ance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
to avoid kickback and prevent
hand or arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful
cleaning tool that could look like a
toy to a child.
• Keep children away from the pres-
sure washer at all times.
• Contact with hot surfaces, such
as engines exhaust components,
could result in serious burn.
• During operation, touch only the con-
trol surfaces of the pressure washer.
Keep children away from the pres-
sure washer at all times. They may
not be able to recognize the hazards
of this product.
RISK OF
HOT
SURFACES
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
• Spray directed at electrical outlets
or switches, or objects connected
to an electrical circuit, could result
in a fatal electrical shock.
• Unplug any electrically operated
product before attempting to clean
it. Direct spray away from electric
outlets and switches.
RISK OF INJURY
FROM SPRAY
• High velocity fluid spray can
cause objects to break, propelling
particles at high speed.
• Light or unsecured objects can
become hazardous projectiles.
• Always wear ANSI approved Z87
safety glasses.Wear protective cloth-
ing to protect against accidental
spraying.
• Never point wand at, or spray people
or animals.
• Always secure trigger lock when
wand is not in service to prevent
accidental operation.
• Never permanently secure trigger in
pull back (open) position.