Graco Inc. 308-522 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
HOSE
SAFETY
High
pressure fluid
in
the hoses can be very dangerous.
If
the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any
spray emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or
kind
of
wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure
other serious bodily injury or property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE 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.
TlGHTEN
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.
NNER
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 condRions 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
ROUTEHOSES CAREFULLY
Do
not pull
on hoses to move the pressure washer.
Do
not use
chemicals which are not compatible wlth the inner
tube
and cover of the hose.
DO
NOT
expose Graco hose to
temperatwes above
2M)"
F
(93'
G)
M
below
-40'
F
(-400
C).
MOVING
PARTS
HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other
Pressure Rellet Procedure
before checking or
body parts.
KEEP
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
conditions that could cause bodily injury.
WARNING
or
DANGER
Alerts user
to
avoid or correct
NOTE
Identifies helpful procedures and information.
that could cause damage
to
the equipment.
CAUTION
Alerts user
to
avoid or correct conditions
IMPORTANT
standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926-should be
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
consulted.
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