Troy-Bilt 203779GS Pressure Washer User Manual


 
WARNING
iRunningenginegivesoffcarbon monoxide,an
lodorless,colorless,poisongas.
iBreathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
_ fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
Inausea, fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
ifainting, or poisoning.
. Operatepressurewasher ONLYoutdoors.
Keepexhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough
windows, doors,ventilation intakes,or other openings.
DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosedarea, even
if windows and doors are open.
. Use a respirator or maskwhenever there is a chancethat vapors
may be inhaled.
. Readall instructions with mask soyou arecertain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful
vapors.
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WARNING
Useof pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickbackfrom spray gun cancause you to fall.
Operatepressurewasher from a stable surface.
. Thecleaning areashould have adequateslopes and drainageto
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
. Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressurewasher from
a ladder,scaffolding, or any other similar location.
. Firmly grasp spray gun with both handswhen using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spraygun kicks back.
WARNING
_Fuel and its are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn pressure washerOFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen capslowly to relievepressure
in tank.
. Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DONOToverfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
. Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
Keepfuel awayfrom sparks,open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
DONOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure sparkplug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
. DONOTcrank enginewith sparkplug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
DONOTspray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
Disconnectspark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OF{EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL iNTANK
. Store away from furnaces, stoves,water heaters,clothes dryers,
or other appliances that havepilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
',_¢ Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source can cause electric
shock or burn.
. NEVERspray near power source.
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