General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Save All Warnings And Instructions For Future Reference; Electrical Safety - DeWalt DCPW550 Instruction Manual

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.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS


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.

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 before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained pressure washers.
e ) Use the pressure washer, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the pressure washer for
operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
f ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
b ) Use pressure washers only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
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