Graco Inc. 3040 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
FUEL AND EMISSION HAZARDS
NEVER
flll
the
fuel
tank while the unit is wnning or hot.
NEVER
alter the throttle settlng, which
Is
factory set.
The fuel used in this unit is combustible and when Tampering with this adjustment can damage the
spilled on a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
ALWAYS
fill
tank slowly to avoid spilling.
pressure washer and will void the warranty.
NNER
operate the' unit in a closed building. The
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous,
odorless, invisible gas which can cause serious injury
or death
if
inhaled.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the pressure washer or accessories,
such
as overpressurizing, modifying parts, using
incompatible chemicals and fluids, or using worn or
damaged parts, can cause them to rupture and result In
fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or
other serious bodiiy injury, fire, explosion or properly
damage.
NEVER
alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
so
could cause it to malfunction.
CHECK
all spray equipment regularly and repair or
replace wom or damaged parts immediately.
System Pressure
This sprayer can develop high operating pressures. Be
sure that
ail
spray equipment and accessories are rated
to withstand the maximum working pressure of this
sprayer.
DO
NOT
exceed the maximum working
pressure of any component or accessory used in the
system.
Chemical Compatibility
BE
SURE
that all chemicals used in the chemical
hose, gun, wand and tip, as given in the Technical Data
injector are compatible with the wetted parts
of
the
manufacturer's literature before usina any chemical in
(inside back cover). Always read the chemical
ALWAYS
wear protecthre eyewear and appropriate
this pressure washer.
clothing.
If
using
a
chemicai injector, read and follow
the chemical manufacturer's literature for
recommendations on additional protective equipment,
such as a respirator.
HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous.
NEVER
use a damaged hose. Before each
use,
check
If the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or
kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure
spray emitted from
it
can cause a fluid injection injun/ or these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately:
damage or movement of the hose couplings.
If
any of
other serious bodily injury or property damage.
DO
NOT
try to recouple high pressure hose or mend
it
with tape or any other device.
A
repaired hose cannot
ALL
FLUID HOSES
MUST
HAVE
STRAlN
RELIEFS ON
contain
the
high pressure fluid.
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.
HANDLEAND
ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY:
Do
not pull
on hoses
to
move the pressure washer.
Do
not
use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
T/GM€N
all fluid connections securely before each
use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a
loose
coupling
and cover
of
the hose.
DO
NOT
expose Graco hose to
or allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the
temperatures above
200"
F
(93"
C)
or below
-40"
F
coupling.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other
body parts.
KEEP
CLEAR
of moving parts when starting
Pressure
Relief Procedure
before checking or
or operating the pressure washer.
servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging
high pressure fluid from the gun.
NEVER
operate the pressure washer without all guards
and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
(-400
C).
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