DeVillbiss Air Power Company W1217 - Manual (Page 5)

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HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN
n Never place hands in front of nozzle.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
Direct spray away from self and others.
Make sure hose and fittings are tightened
and in good condition. Never hold on to the
hose or fittings during operation.
n Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while system is pressurized.
n Use only hose and high pressure accessories
rated for 2000 PSI service.
n Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety
glasses. Keep children and others away
from work area. Remove loose objects
from spray path. Secure light objects to be
cleaned.
n Direct spray away from self and others.
n Always secure trigger lock when wand is
not in service to prevent accidental
triggering and actuation of wand.
n Never point wand at, or spray people or
animals.
n Always secure trigger lock when wand is not
in service to prevent accidential triggering
and auctuation of wand.
n Keep work area free of obstacles. Assume
a solid stance on stable surface. Keep a
firm grip on the wand and expect it to kick
when triggered.
n Only use cleaning fluids specifically
recommended for use in high pressure
washers.
n Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and
skin from contact with sprayed materials.
Work in a well ventilated area.
n Never use this product to spray toxic or corro-
sive materials such as poisons, insecticides,
etc.
n Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any
other flammable materials in this product.
Use only household detergents, cleaners and
degreasers recommended for use in
Pressure Washer. Work in a well ventilated
area.
n Always follow Manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for safe use of chemicals.
n Your washer operates at fluid pressures and
velocities high enough to penetrate human
and animal flesh, which could result in seri-
ous injury or amputation. Leaks caused by
loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can
result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! Fluid
injection can lead to amputation. See a
physician immediately.
n High velocity fluid spray can cause some
objects to break, projecting particles at high
speed. Light or unsecured objects can be-
come hazardous projectiles.
n All sources of energy include the potential for
injury. Unsafe operation or maintenance of your
pressure washer could lead to serious injury or
death to you or others.
n Reactive force of spray will cause wand to
move, and could cause the operator to slip or
fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control
of wand can result in injuries to self and
others.
n Some cleaning fluids contain substances
which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or
lungs
.
n Use of acids, unapproved chemicals, or flam-
mable solvents with this product could cause
injury or death.
RISK OF FLUID
INJECTION
RISK OF INJURY
FROM SPRAY
RISK OF INJURY
FROM WAND
RECOIL
RISK TO
BREATHING
RISK OF
EXPLOSION
OR FIRE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)