Dewalt DH4240B Instruction Manual - Page 6

English DANGER: RISK of FLUID INJECTION and Laceration What can happen How to prevent it • Your pressure washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician immediately! • Inspect the high-pressure hose regularly. Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged, worn, has melted from contacting the engine, or shows any signs of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage. Never grasp a high-pressure hose that is leaking or damaged. • Never touch, grasp or attempt to cover a pinhole or similar water leak on the high-pressure hose. The stream of water IS under high pressure and WILL penetrate skin. • Never place hands in front of nozz­ le. • Direct spray away from self and others. • Make sure hose and fit­tings are tight­ened and in good condition. Never hold onto the hose or fittings during op­er­at­ion. • Injuries can result if system pressure is not reduced before attempting maintenance or disassembly. • Do not allow hose to contact muf­fler. • Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while syst­em is pres­sur­ized. • When using replacement lances or guns with this pressure washer, do not use a lance and/or lance/ gun combination that is shorter in length than what was provided with this pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the lance to the gun trigger. • To relieve sys­tem pres­ sure, shut off engine, turn off water sup­ply and pull gun trigger until water stops flowing. • Use only accessories rated equal to or higher than the rating of the pressure washer. 6