Graco Inc. 800-668 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
FUEL AND
EMISSION
HAZARDS
NNER
fill the fuel tank while the unit is running or hot.
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fuel used in this unit is combustible and when
odorless, invisible gas which can cause serious injury
or death
if
inhaled.
ALWAYS
fill tank slowly
to
avoid spilling.
spilled on a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
NNER
alter the maximum throttle setting, which is
factory
set.
Tampering with this adjustment can damage
NNER
operate the unit in a closed building. The
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous,
the
pressure washer and will void the warranty.
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 wom
or
fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or
damaged parts, can cause them
to
rupture and result
in
other serious bodily injury, fire, explosion or property
damage.
NNER
alter
or
modify any part of this equipment; doing
so
could cause it to malfunction.
recommendations on additional protective equipment,
such as
a
respirator.
System
Pressure
nis sprayer can develop high operating pressures. Be
to
withstand
the
maximum working pressure of this
sure that all spray equipment and accessories are rated
sprayer.
DO
NOT
exceed the maximum working
pressure of any component or accessory
used
in
the
system.
Chemical Compatibility
replace wom or damaged parts immediately.
CHECK
all spray equipment regularly and repair or
BE
SURE
that ail chemicals used in the chemical
injector are compatible with
the
wetted parts
of
the
ALWAYS
wear protective eyewear and appropriate
hose, gun, wand and tip, as given in the Technical Data
(inside back cover). Always read the chemical
the
chemical manufacturer's literature for
clothing.
If
using a chemical injector, read and follow manufacturer's literature before using any chemical in
this pressure washer.
HOSE SAFETY
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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 STRAIN RELIEFS ON
BOTH ENDS.
The
strain reliefs help protect the hose
from
kinks
or
bends
ai
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.
NNEfl
use a damaged hose. Before each
use,
check
entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or
these conditions exist, replace
the
hose immediately.
damage
or
movement of the hose couplings.
If
any
of
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 ROVTEHOSES CAREFULLY
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
(-400
C).
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