DeVillbiss Air Power Company WG1420 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Information for preventing damage
to equipment.
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use the symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS Information that you should pay
special
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RE-
SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDER-
STAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
RISK TO BREATHING
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can
become ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases, and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Heat will expand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage.
• Operating the pressure washer in
an
explosive environment could
result in a fire.
• Materials placed against or near
the
pre ssure w a s h er can
interfere with its proper ventilation
features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands
of children or other unqualified
persons.
• Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
• Some cleani ng flui ds contain
substances which could cause
• Shut off engine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid spill-
ing fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before start-
ing engine.
• Keep maximum fuel level ½” below
top of tank to allow for expansion.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well
ventilated areas free from obstruc-
tions. Equip areas with fire extin-
guishers suitable for gasoline fires.
• Never operate pressure washer in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
• Store fuel in container approved for
gasoline, in a secure location away
from work area.
• Operate pressure washer in a well
ventilated area. Avoid enclosed
areas such as garages, basements,
etc.
• Never operate unit in a location
occupied by humans or animals.
• Use only cleaning fluids specifically
recommended for high pressure
washers. Follow manufacturers
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT