Harbor Freight Tools Pacifichydrostar 68333 - Manual (Page 3)

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Set up Precautions
1. The work area should have adequate
drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall
or electric shock due to wet surfaces.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during set up and use.
3. Only feed cold, clean water through this tool.
Pressure washer detergent may be used in
the soap dispenser only. Do not use caustic
materials, solvents, flammable materials, or
detergents not designed for pressure washers.
Use of any such material can cause injury,
or damage this tool or personal property.
4. Prior to starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
check all of the parts of the unit to make sure ice
has not formed. Do not store the unit anywhere
that the temperature will fall near 32° F (0° C).
Operating Precautions
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing pressure washers. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the pressure washer accidentally.
2. Do not leave the equipment unattended
when it is running. Turn off the equipment
before leaving the work area.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-
duty nonslip rubber work boots during use.
4. Use only accessories that are recommended by
Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may
become hazardous when used on another one.
5. This product must continuously run with
cold water only. Never use hot water. Do
not dry run this product. Dry running will
cause serious damage to the seals.
6. To avoid electrical shock, never start and run the
Pressure Washer in the rain. Never allow water
to leak into the Body of the Pressure Washer.
Do not direct discharge stream at the Pressure
Washer itself or at other live electrical equipment.
7. Do not allow the GFCI Plug to become wet. Always
place the GFCI Plug in a dry location and as far
away as possible from the object being sprayed.
8. When using the Pressure Washer, always
maintain a firm grip on the Spray Gun with
both hands. Squeezing the Trigger of the
Spray Gun causes a kickback force.
9. Do not feed already-pressurized water (such as that
from another pressure washer) into this washer.
10. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
11. WARNING: The brass components of this
product contain lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects
(or other reproductive harm). (California
Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
12. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
13. Use the correct equipment for the application.
Do not modify the equipment and do not use the
equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended.
14. If water is leaking out of the Pressure Washer
immediately turn off the unit. Unplug the
Pressure Washer, and discharge all pressure
before tightening fittings or having repair
work done by a qualified technician.
15. When the engine is running, do not allow
the Pressure Washer to remain idle for more
than two minutes. If allowed to remain idle,
the water in the unit will heat up, possibly
causing damage to the Pressure Washer.
16. The high pressure water flow can damage
the work surface if not used properly. Always
test the spray in an open area first.
17. Injection Hazard. The high pressure
water jet produced by this tool can cut
skin or cause injury to hands or eyes.
Do not allow spray to strike you and do
not spray toward people or animals. Do
not spray the tool itself or any electrical source.
18. This Pressure Washer is intended for
outdoor residential use only.
19. in case of an emergency during use,
immediately release the trigger on the spray
handle, turn the power switch off and then
unplug the unit. Do not set the spray handle
down without turning off the power switch.
vibration hazard:
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or
long-term exposure to vibration may cause
temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are not being