Graco Inc. 308-518 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS.
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This pressure washer generates very high fluid
pressure. Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured
components can inject fluid through your skin and into
your body and cause extremely serious bodily injury
including the need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or
splashed into the eyes or on the skin can cause serious
damage.
NEVER point the spray gun or wand at anyone or at any
part of the body. NEVER put hand or fingers over the
spray tip.
ALWAYS follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure,
before
cleaning or servicing any part of the sprayer.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or
body.
Be sure equipment safety devices are operating
properly before each use.
Medical Treatment
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get
EMERGENCY MEDICALTREATMENTATONCE. DO
NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT.
Tell the doctor exactly
what fluid was injected.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Injection in the skin is a
traumatic injury
It is important to treat the injury
surgically as soon as possible. Do
not delay
treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a
concern with some exotic coatings injected
directly into the bloodstream. Consultation with a
plastic
surgeon or reconstructive hand surgeon
may be advisable.
Pressure
Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid
injection and splashing in the eyes, or on the skin,
always follow this procedure whenever you stop
spraying for more than 10 minutes, when shutting down,
and before checking or repairing any part of the system.
1.
Engage the trigger safety latch.
2.
Turn the sprayer off.
3.
Disconnect the electrical supply.
4.
Shut off the water supply.
5.
Disengage the trigger safety latch and trigger the
gun to relieve pressure, and then engage the trigger
safety latch again.
6. Before long-term (overnight) storage, disconnect
the water supply and disconnect the electricity.
Spray Gun Safety Devices
Be sure all gun safety devices are operating properly
before each use. Do not remove or modify any part of
the gun; this can cause a malfunction and result in
serious bodily injury.
SAFETY LATCH: Whenever you stop spraying for a
moment, always set the gun safety latch in the engaged
or “safe” position, making the gun inoperative. Failure to
properly set the safety latch can result in accidental
triggering of the gun.
SPRAY TIP SAFETY: Use extreme caution when
cleaning or changing spray tips. If a spray tip clogs
while spraying, engage the gun safety latch
immediately. ALWAYS follow the
Pressure Relief
Procedure
and then remove the spray tip to clean it.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This equipment is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment- grounding
conductor can result in the risk of electrocution.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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