Chicago Electric 92146 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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5. This product must continuously run with cold water only. Never use hot
water. Dry running will cause serious damage to the seals. Make sure the
water supply used for the Pressure Washer is not dirty, sandy, and does not con-
tain any corrosive chemical products.
6. To avoid electrical shock, never start or run the Pressure Washer in the rain.
Never allow water to leak inside the Body of the Pressure Washer. Do not direct
discharge stream at the Pressure Washer itself, its Cord or Plug, or at other live
electrical equipment.
7. Do not allow the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to become wet. Always
place the GFCI in a dry location and as far away as possible from the object
being sprayed. Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground.
8. When using the Pressure Washer, always maintain a firm grip on the Wash
Gun with both hands. Squeezing the Trigger of the Wash Gun causes a kick-
back force.
9. Do not pull or carry the Power Washer by its Power Cord, or pull the Cord
around sharp corners or edges. Do not unplug the Power Washer by pulling on
the Cord. Keep the Cord away from heated surfaces.
10. Do not handle the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter with wet hands.
11. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the Pressure Washer.
12. The work area should have adequate drainage to reduce the possibility of a
fall due to slippery surfaces.
13. This product is intended for outdoor residential use only.
14. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Use
an ANSI approved respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors
may be inhaled.
15. Keep the High Pressure Hose connected to the Pressure Washer and Spray
Gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the Pressure Hose while
the unit is pressurized is dangerous, and may cause injury.
16. Prior to starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather, check all of the parts
of the unit to make sure ice has not formed. Do not store the unit where the
temperature will fall below 32° F (0° C). (See “Inspection, Maintenance, and
Cleaning” section.)
4. Use the right product for the right job. There are certain applications for which
this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools, or attachments to
do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools, or attachments. Do not use this
product for a purpose for which it was not intended.