User manual MCCULLOCH FH180B

[. . . ] Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE User Manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit. Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step illustrations in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new product. [. . . ] Units with broken of missing parts, or without protective housing or covers should NEVER be operated. High pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or when you are in vicinity where the equipment is in use. Never move the machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with the mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors. Keep the hose connected to machine and the spray gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous. Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an injury from a whipping spray gun. Do not leave the spray gun unattended while the machine is running. Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result. Water hose must be at least 3/4 in diameter. Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2. Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5-gallon container. Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents, e. Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source. Risk of injury - Do not direct discharge stream at pesons. This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The E use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step instrucL tion. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a serious personal S injury or damage to the unit and/or both. [. . . ] DO NOT store near furnance or other sources of heat as it may dry out the pump seals. Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories. Before performing any work on the machine, ensure it is unplugged from the main electrical supply and the water pressure has been released. Close the water tap and operate the trigger to relieve pressure in the machine and hose. [. . . ]