Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual
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SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Be certain that the meanings of
these alerts are known to all who work on or near the
equipment.
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Be certain that the meanings of
these alerts are known to all who work on or near the
equipment.
!
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and
abide by the message that follows
the safety alert symbol.
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and
abide by the message that follows
the safety alert symbol.
!
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to
the pressure washer, personal property and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
the pressure washer, personal property and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
OTE:
N
Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that
should be followed in order for the pressure
washer to function in the manner intended.
should be followed in order for the pressure
washer to function in the manner intended.
SAFETY SYMBOL
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Symbol
Description
!
Safety Alert Symbol
Asphyxiation Hazard
Burn Hazard (Chemical)
Symbol
Description
Burn Hazard
Burst/Pressure Hazard
Don’t leave tools in the area
Electrical Shock Hazard
Explosion Hazard
Fall Hazard
Fire Hazard
High-Pressure Hazard
Lifting Hazard
Pinch-Point Hazard
Read Manufacturer’s Instructions
Read Safety Messages Before
Proceeding
Proceeding
Wear Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
(PPE)