Dewalt DCPW550B Instruction Manual - Page 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words, Intended Use
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WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. Intended Use This power cleaner is intended for cleaning boats, cars, decks, driveways, grills, house siding, motorcycles, patios, and outdoor furniture. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Used without word) Indicates a safety related message. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this pressure washer. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your battery‑operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work Area Safety a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b ) Do not operate pressure washers in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Pressure washers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a pressure washer. Distractions can cause you to lose control. English 2) Electrical Safety a ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. b ) Do not expose pressure washers to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a pressure washer will increase the risk of electric shock. 3) Personal Safety a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a pressure washer. Do not use a pressure washer while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating pressure washers may result in serious personal injury. b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying pressure washers with your finger on the switch or energizing pressure washers that have the switch on invites accidents. d ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the pressure washer in unexpected situations. e ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. f ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. 4) Pressure Washer Use and Care a ) Do not use the pressure washer if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any pressure washer that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. b ) Remove the battery pack from the pressure washer before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing pressure washers. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the pressure washer accidentally. c ) Store idle pressure washers out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pressure washer or these instructions to operate the pressure washer. Pressure washers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. d ) Maintain pressure washers and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the pressure washer's operation. If damaged, have the pressure washer repaired 5