Graco Inc. 1040 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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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 HA VE STRAIN 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.
TIGHTEN
all fluid connections securely before each
use.
High
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or
allow
high
pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER
use a damaged hose. Before each use, check
entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover , 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.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULL Y.
Do not
pull on hoses to move the pressure washer. Do not use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
and cover of the hose.
DO NOT
expose Graco hose to
temperatures
above 200
_ F
(93
_ C)
or below
–40
_ F
(–40_ C).
MOVING
P
ARTS HAZARD
Moving
parts can pinch or amputate fingers
or other body
parts.
KEEP CLEAR
of moving parts when starting or
operating
the pressure washer
.
NEVER
operate the pressure washer without all guards
and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure before checking or
servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging
high
pressure fluid from the gun.
TERMS
WARNING
or DANGER:
Alerts user to avoid or correct
conditions
that could cause bodily injury
.
CAUTION:
Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions that
could
cause damage to the equipment.
NOTE:
Identifies helpful procedures and information.
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.