9.807-623.0 • Rev. 10/153PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUALINTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONThank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.We reserve the right to make changes at any timewithout incurring any obligation.Owner/User Responsibility:The owner and/or user must have an understanding ofthe manufacturer’s operating instructions and warningsbefore using this pressure washer. Warning informationshould be emphasized and understood. If the operatoris not fl uent in English, the manufacturer’s instructionsand warnings shall be read to and discussed withthe operator in the operator’s native language by thepurchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-prehends its contents.Owner and/or user must study and maintain for futurereference the manufacturers’ instructions.The operator must know how to stop the machinequickly and understand the operation of all controls.Never permit anyone to operate the engine withoutproper instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with it ifmachine is resold.When ordering parts, please specify model andserial number. Use only identical replacement parts.This machine is to be used only by trained operators.IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using.1. Read the owner's manualthoroughly. Failure to followinstructions could cause mal-function of the machine andresult in death, serious bodilyinjury and/or property dam-age.2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressurequickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.4. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling distributor for specifi c details.WARNINGRISK OFASPHYXIATION: USETHIS PRODUCT ONLYIN A WELLVENTILATED AREA.WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.Use this product only in a wellventilated area.5. Avoid installing machines insmall areas or near exhaustfans. Exhaust contains poi-sonous carbon monoxidegas; exposure may cause lossof consciousness and maylead to death. It also containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.WARNINGRISK OF FIRE.DO NOT ADD FUELWHEN OPERATINGMACHINE.WARNING: Risk of fire. Do notadd fuel when the product isoperating.WARNING: Risk of explosion —do not spray flammable liquids.6. Do not place machine nearfl ammable objects as the en-gine is hot.WARNING: This product containschemicals known to the state of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Operation of this equipment may create sparks thatcan start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arres-tor may be required. The operator should contact:Local fire agencies for laws or regulations relatingto fi re prevention requirements.7.Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refueling. Ifany fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry beforetesting the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fireand/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipmentshall be refueled:a. outdoors;b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet ofthe dispensing point; andd. with an allowance made for expansion of thefuel should the equipment be exposed to ahigher ambient temperature.In an overfilling situation, additional precautions arenecessary to ensure that the situation is handledin a safe manner.WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect batteryground terminal before servicing.8. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuelshut-off valve OFF.