DeWalt DCPW550, Instruction Manual

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English

2) Electrical Safety

a ) 

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 

refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of electric 

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

b ) 

Do not expose pressure washers to rain or wet 

conditions. 

Water entering a pressure washer will 

increase the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal Safety

a ) 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a pressure 

washer. Do not use a pressure washer while 

you are tired or under the influence of drugs, 

alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention 

while operating pressure washers may result in serious 

personal injury.

b ) 

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear 

eye protection. 

Protective equipment such as a dust 

mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing 

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce 

personal injuries.

c ) 

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch 

is in the off‑position before connecting to the 

battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 

Carrying pressure washers with your finger on the 

switch or energizing pressure washers that have the 

switch on invites accidents.

d ) 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 

balance at all times. 

This enables better control of the 

pressure washer in unexpected situations.

e ) 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away 

from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair 

can be caught in moving parts.

f ) 

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of 

tools allow you to become complacent and ignore 

tool safety principles.

 A careless action can cause 

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Pressure Washer Use and Care

a ) 

Do not use the pressure washer if the switch does 

not turn it on and off. 

Any pressure washer that 

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and 

must be repaired.

b ) 

Remove the battery pack from the pressure 

washer before making any adjustments, 

changing accessories, or storing pressure 

washers. 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the 

risk of starting the pressure washer accidentally.

c ) 

Store idle pressure washers out of the reach of 

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar 

with the pressure washer or these instructions to 

operate the pressure washer. 

Pressure washers are 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

d ) 

Maintain pressure washers and accessories. 

Check for misalignment or binding of moving 

parts, breakage of parts and any other condition 

that may affect the pressure washer’s operation. 

If damaged, have the pressure washer repaired 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Read all safety warnings, instructions, 

illustrations and specifications provided with this 

pressure washer. 

Failure to follow all instructions 

listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or 
serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS 

AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

FUTURE REFERENCE.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your 
battery‑operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work Area Safety

a ) 

Keep work area clean and well lit.

 Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

b ) 

Do not operate pressure washers in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases or dust.

 Pressure washers 

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c ) 

Keep children and bystanders away while 

operating a pressure washer.

 Distractions can cause 

you to lose control.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert 
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and 
your risk of personal injury or property damage.

DANGER:

 Indicates an imminently hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

will 

result in 

death or 

serious injury

.

WARNING:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, 

could

 result in 

death or 

serious injury

.

CAUTION:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or 

moderate injury

.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE:

 Indicates a practice 

not related to 

personal injury

 which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

property damage

.

Intended Use

This power cleaner is intended for cleaning boats, cars, decks, 
driveways, grills, house siding, motorcycles, patios, and 
outdoor furniture.

DO nOT

 use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable 

liquids or gases.

DO nOT

 let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision 

is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

English (original instructions)

WARNING:

Read all safety warnings and all 

instructions. 

Failure to follow the warnings and 

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or 
serious injury.

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of injury, read the 

instruction manual.