Dewalt DXPW3400PR Instruction Manual - Page 5

• Materials placed • Never operate pressure against or near the washer in an area pressure washer can containing dry brush interfere with its or weeds. proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials. • Muffler exhaust heat • Always keep pressure can damage painted washer a minimum of surfaces, melt any 4' (1.2 m) away from material sensitive to surfaces (such as houses, heat (such as siding, automobiles or live plants) plastic, rubber, vinyl that could be damaged or the pressure hose, from muffler exhaust heat. itself ), and damage live plants. • Improperly stored • Store fuel in a fuel could lead to CARB (California Air accidental ignition. Resources Board) or Fuel improperly EPA (Environmental secured could get Protection Agency) into the hands of approved container, in a children or other secure location away from unqualified persons. work area. • Use of acids, toxic or • Do not spray corrosive chemicals, flammable liquids. poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death.  DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing exhaust • Operate pressure washer fumes will cause in a well-ventilated area. serious injury or Avoid enclosed areas such death! Engine as garages, basements, etc. exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. • Never operate unit in or near a location occupied by humans or animals. • Some chemical/ • Use only chemical/ cleaning soaps cleaning soaps specifically contain substances recommended for which could cause high pressure washers. injury to skin, eyes Follow manufacturers or lungs. recommendations. Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound. English  DANGER: RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Your pressure washer • The Auto Lock spray is equipped with gun must be used to PRESSUREADY®. The help prevent accidental pressure washer can starting. Use only identical be started by simply replacement parts. squeezing the spray gun trigger. • Your pressure • Inspect the high pressure washer operates hose regularly. Replace at fluid pressures the hose immediately if and velocities high it is damaged, worn, has enough to penetrate melted from contacting human and animal the engine, or shows any flesh which could signs of cracks, bubbles, result in amputation pinholes, or other or other serious leakage. Never grasp a injury. Leaks caused high pressure hose that is by loose fittings or leaking or damaged. worn or damaged • Never touch, grasp or hoses can result in attempt to cover a pinhole injection injuries. or similar water leak on the DO NOT TREAT high pressure hose. The FLUID INJECTION stream of water IS under AS A SIMPLE CUT! high pressure and WILL See a physician penetrate skin. immediately! • Never place hands in front of nozzle. • 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. • Do not allow hose to contact muffler. • Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while system is pressurized. • When using replacement spray wands or guns with this pressure washer, do not use a wand and/or wand/gun combination that is shorter in length than what was provided with this pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the spray wand to the spray gun trigger. 3