Dewalt DXPW3400PR Instruction Manual - Page 4
Important Safety Instructions
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English WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS CONTACT US AT: 1-877-362-4271 Important Safety Instructions DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust. • NEVER use an engine inside homes, garages, crawlspaces or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air. • ONLY use outdoors and far away from open windows, doors and vents. These openings can pull in engine exhaust. • Even when the engine is used correctly, CO may leak into your home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery backup CO alarm in your house. Read and follow all directions for CO alarm before using. If you feel sick, dizzy or weak at anytime, move to fresh air immediately. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. WARNING: When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1 . Read all instructions before using the product. 2 . To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. 3 . Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. 4 . Stay alert-watch what you are doing. 5 . Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 6 . Keep operating area clear of all persons. 7 . Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. 8 . Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. DANGER: RISK OF INJECTION OR SEVERE INJURY. KEEP CLEAR OF NOZZLE. DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS. THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED ONLY BY TRAINED OPERATORS. WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/ or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. WARNING: This product and its exhaust can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and carbon monoxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www. P65Warnings.ca.gov. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Spilled gasoline • Shut off engine and allow it and it's vapors can to cool before adding fuel become ignited to the tank. from cigarette • sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases and hot engine components such as the muffler. Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine. • Heat will expand • Keep maximum fuel level fuel in the tank 1/2" (12.7 mm) below which could result in bottom of filler neck to spillage and possible allow for expansion. fire explosion. • Operating the pressure washer in an explosive environment could result in a fire. • Operate and fuel equipment in wellventilated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline fires. 2
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