Campbell Hausfeld PW2725 Pressure Washer User Manual


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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENTPROBLEMS.Tohelp
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
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.
Notice indicates
important
information, that if not followed,
may cause damage to equipment.
NOTE: Information that requires special
attention.
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65
This product or
its power cord
contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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 the
product is used near children.
3. Follow all safety codes as well as the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
4. Ensure safety devices are operating
properly before each use. DO NOT
remove or modify any part of the
gun or unit.
5. Know how to stop this product
and bleed pressure quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
6. Stay alert – watch what you are
doing.
7. Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
8. Keep operation area clear of all
persons.
9. Do not overreach or stand on
unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all times.
10. Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
Risk of injection
or severe
injury. Keep clear of nozzle. Do
not discharge streams at persons.
This product is to be used only by
trained operators. Always remove
lance from gun before cleaning
debris from tip.
• Keepclearofnozzle.NEVERdirect
high pressure spray at a person,
animal, or yourself.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor
goggles and protective equipment
(hearing protection, gloves,
rubber boots, protective clothing)
when operating or performing
maintenance.
• Neverputhandorfingersoverthe
spray tip while operating the unit.
• Nevertrytostopordeflectleaks
with any body part.
• Alwaysengagethetriggersafety
latch in the safe position when
spraying is stopped even if only for a
few moments.
• Alwaysfollowdetergent
manufacturer’s label
recommendations for proper use
of detergents. Always protect eyes,
skin, and respiratory system from
detergent use.
Do not use
pressure that
exceeds the operating pressure
of any of the parts (hoses,
fittings, etc.) in the pressurized
system. Ensure all equipment and
accessories are rated to withstand
the maximum working pressure of
the unit.
Explosion
hazard.
• NEVERsprayflammableliquids
or use pressure washer in areas
containing combustible dust, liquids,
or vapors.
• Neveroperatethismachineina
closed building or in or near an
explosiveenvironment.
• Donotremovefueltankcapor
fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running (allow engine to cool two
minutes before refueling). Always
fill the tank slowly.
• Neverdisconnectthehighpressure
discharge hose from the machine
while the system is pressurized. To
depressurize machine, turn power
and water supply off, then press the
gun trigger 2-3 times.
• Neverpermanentlyengagethe
trigger mechanism on the gun.
• Neveroperatethemachinewithout
all components properly connected
to the machine (handle, gun/wand
assembly, nozzle, etc.).
Equipment
damage.
• ALWAYSturnwatersupply“ON”
before turning pressure washer
“ON.” Running pump dry causes
serious damage.
• Donotoperatethepressurewasher
with the inlet water screen removed.
Keep screen clear of debris and
sediment.
• NEVERoperatepressurewasher
with broken or missing parts. Check
equipment regularly and repair or
replace worn or damaged parts
immediately.
• Useonlythenozzlesuppliedwith
this machine.
• Neverleavethewandunattended
while the machine is running.
• Nevertamperwiththeengine
governor or attempt to alter factory
settings. Altering factory settings
could damage the unit and will void
the warranty.
• Alwaysholdgunandwandfirmly
when starting and operating the
machine.
• NEVERallowtheunittorunwith
the trigger released (off) for more
than one minute. Resulting heat
buildup will damage the pump.
• NEVERstorethepressurewasher
outdoors or where it could freeze.
Freezing temperatures can seriously
damage the pump.
• Releasethetriggerwhenchanging
from high to low pressure modes.
Failure to do so could result in
damage to the nozzle.
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