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CWC-GASOLINE / DIESEL Operator's Manual
Potential conseQuence
PreVention
risK of
eXPlosion or fire
Serious injury or death may occur
from normal sparks in the engine
ignition system or engine exhaust/
muffler.
Serious injury or death may occur
as a result of improper fueling.
Always operate pressure washer in a well
ventilated area free of flammable vapors,
combustible dust, gases or other combustible
materials.
Do not store the pressure washer near
an open flame or any equipment such as
a stove, furnace water heater, etc. which
utilizes a pilot light or sparking device.
Do not use this pressure washer to spray
flammable material!
Do not smoke while filling engine fuel tank.
Never fill the engine fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot. Allow the engine to
cool two minutes before refueling.
Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area.
Always refuel slowly to avoid the possibility of
spilled fuel which may cause a risk of fire.
Gasoline engine fuel tank (red):
Refuel with gasoline only. Do not use
diesel or fuel oil.
diesel engine fuel tank (black):
Refuel with diesel only. Do not use
gasoline.
Do not operate the unit if gasoline/diesel
fuel is spilled. Wipe the pressure washer
clean and move it away from the spill. Avoid
creating any ignition until the gasoline/diesel
fuel has evaporated.
When the battery is being activated,
hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery
are extremely explosive. Keep open sparks
and flames away from the battery at all times,
especially when charging the battery.
Be certain to disconnect the battery
ground terminal before servicing. When
disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal, and when
connecting them, start with the positive one.
When charging the battery, remove the
battery vent plugs.
Use only a voltmeter or hydrometer to check
a battery charge.
DO NOT jump start the battery unless both
batteries are of equal voltage and amperage.
A spark arrester must be added to the muffler
of this engine if it is to be used on any forest
covered, brush covered or grass covered
unimproved land. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the state of California, the above
is required by law. (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code.) Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
HaZard
Serious injury or death may occur
from the battery when using the
Electric Starter.
Serious injury or death may occur
from a ground fire caused by a
muffler spark.
iMPortant safetY instructions
WarninG:
When using this product, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following:
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING PRESSURE WASHER
