Additional Safety Information - DeWalt DCPW1600 Instruction Manual

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Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
•
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
• Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.

WARNING: Risk of Injection or Injury– Do Not Direct
Discharge Stream At Persons.

WARNING: Risk of Injection or Severe Injury – Keep
Clear of Nozzle – Do Not Direct Discharge Stream
at Persons – This Product Is To Be Used Only By
Trained Operators.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read this entire manual before attempting
to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING: This unit was designed for specific
applications. It should not be modified and/or used for
any application other than that which it was designed.
NOTICE: Always store your pressure washer in a location
where the temperature will not fall below 40 °F (4 °C).
freeze damage is not covered by the warranty.
1 . Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to OFF
position before connecting or disconnecting battery pack.
2 . Water spray must never be directed towards any electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may occur.
3 . The narrow pin point stream is very powerful. It is not
recommended for use on painted surfaces, wood surfaces
or items attached with an adhesive backing.
4 . Keep operating area clear of all persons and animals.
5 . Always use both hands when operating pressure washer to
maintain complete control of the wand.
6 . Do not touch nozzle or water spray while operating.
Never place hands in front of nozzle.
7 . Wear safety goggles while operating. Wear
protective clothing and footwear to protect against
accidental spraying.
8 . Disconnect battery pack when not in use and prior to the
detaching of the high pressure hose.
9 . Do not operate or store this product in temperatures
below 40 °F (4 °C). Freeze damage is not covered by
the warranty.
10 . Carefully observe all chemical instructions and
warnings before using. Use only approved pressure
washer cleaners. Do not use bleach, chlorine,
or any cleaners containing acids. Always follow
manufacturer's label recommendations for proper
use of cleaners. Always protect eyes, skin and respiratory
system from cleaners.
11 . The pressure washer should not be used in areas
where gas vapors may be present. An electric spark
could cause an explosion or fire.
12 . To prevent accidental discharge, the spray wand should be
secured by locking the trigger when not in use.
13 . Use only hoses and accessories rated for pressure
higher than your pressure washer's psi. Never use with
any other manufacturer's accessories or components.
14 . Never defeat the safety features of this product.
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15 . Do not operate machine with missing, broken or
unauthorised parts.
16 . Never spray flammable liquids or use pressure washer in
areas containing combustible dust, liquid, or vapors.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
•
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or
disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or direct
current
...................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square inch