Nilfisk-Advance Select Spray 1500E Operator's Manual 5IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGSSPRAY PRECAUTIONS:RISK OF INJECTION OR SEVERE CUTTING INJURYKEEP CLEAR OF NOZZLEDO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS OR PETSWHEN USING THIS PRODUCT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULDALWAYS BE OBSERVED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:1. KEEP AWAY FROM THE SPRAY:-Because of the high pressure and velocity of the spray, fluids canpenetrate the skin, causing serious injury.-Never point the gun at yourself or anyone else. Never put your hand,fingers or body directly over the spray nozzle. Always keep operating areaclear of all persons. Use extreme caution when operating near children.-If an accident does occur and the spray appears to have penetrated theskin, SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. DO NOT TREAT AS ASIMPLE CUT. If you are using cleaning agents, be prepared to tell aphysician exactly what kind.2. When using hot inlet water, do not touch or direct dishcarge stream atpersons. Pump surface temperature is the same as inlet water temperature.3. ALWAYS wear protective goggles when operating the unit to shield the eyesfrom flying debris and detergents. Other protective equipment such asrubber suits, gloves and respirators are advisable, especially when usingcleaning detergents. Use extreme caution when operating near children.4. Stay alert-watch what you are doing. Do not operate the unit when fatiguedor under the influence of alcohol or drugs.5. NEVER squeeze the trigger unless securely braced. The thrust from thewater traveling through the nozzle may be powerful enough to cause theoperator to lose balance if unprepared. DO NOT overreach or stand onunstable support. Wet surfaces can be slippery, wear protective foot gearand keep good footing and balance at all times. NEVER trigger the gun whileon a ladder or roof.6. Caution should be used when directing spray toward fragile materials suchas glass. Shattering could result in serious injury.7. ALWAYS hold on firmly to the gun/wand assembly when starting andoperating the unit. Failure to do so can cause the wand to fall and whipdangerously. NEVER operate the gun with the trigger wired in the openposition. To prevent accidental discharge, the trigger gun should besecurely locked when not in use.8. Even after you shut off the unit, there is high pressure water left in the pump,hose and gun until you release it by triggering the gun. Before removingthe spray nozzle or servicing the unit, ALWAYS shut off the unit and triggerthe gun to release trapped pressure.WARNING