HOSE
SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous.
If
the
hose develops a leak, split or rupture
due
to
any
kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure
spray emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or
other serious bodily injury or property damage.
ALL
FLUID HOSES
MUST
HAVE STRAlN RELIEFS ON
BOTH
ENDS.
The strain reliefs help protect the hose
from kinks or bends at or close
to
the coupling, which
can result
in
hose rupture.
use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a
loose
coupling
TlGHTEN
all fluid connections securely before each
or ailow high pressure spray
to
be emitted from the
coupling.
NNER
use a damaged hose. Before each use,'check
entire hose
for
cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cwer,
or
damage or movement of the hose couplings.
If
any of
these conditions exist, replace
the
hose immediately.
DO
NOT
try
to recouple high pressure hose or mend it
with
tape
or any other device.
A
repaired hose cannot
contain
the
high pressure fluid.
HANDLEAND ROUTE
HOS€S
WFFULLY
DO not pull
on hoses
to
move the pressure washer. Do not use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
temperatures above
200"
F
(93'
C) or below
-40'
F
and cover of
the
hose.
DO
NOT
expose Graco hose
to
(-400
C).
MOVING
PARTS
HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other
Pressure
Relief
Procedure
before checking or
body parts.
K€€P
CLEAR
of moving parts when starting
or
operating the pressure washer.
servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging
high pressure fluid from the gun.
NNER
operate the pressure washer without all guards
and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
TERMS
WARNING
or
DANGER Alerts user
to
avoid or correct NOTE Identifies helpful procedures and information.
conditions that could cause bodily injury.
CAUTION: Alerts user
to
avoid or correct conditions
that could cause damage
to
the equipment.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926-should be
consulted.
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