Briggs & Stratton 020252 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source can cause electric
shock or burn.
NEVER spray near power source.
WARNING
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure
in tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting, or poisoning.
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors are open.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors
may be inhaled.
Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful
vapors.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.