Warnings

Before operating the portable vehicle washer, please read all the operator’s manuals for the individual components to familiarize yourself with the inherent dangers of each piece of equipment.

You should be aware of the following when operating the washer:

General Safety Items

Wear eye protection to prevent debris from injuring your eyes.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear boots or shoes with nonslip soles. The containment mat is slippery when wet.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Engine and Generator

Avoid touching the muffler or guard near the exhausts from the Kohler engine and Dayton generator. They are extremely hot and you could be severely burned.
Operate the vehicle washer only in a well-ventilated area. Operating internal combustion engines in confined areas can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Refuel the washer’s engines in a well-ventilated area after turning them off. Do not overfill the engines or spill gasoline.
Ground the generator to prevent electrical shock.

Battery

Wear leather gloves and use care when handling the battery used to start the Kohler engine, because it may be corroded.

High-Pressure Water

Water from the water manifold (figure 1), wands, and under-body washer is under high pressure. NEVER point the wands at anyone.
NEVER stand over the underbody washer when turning on the water.
Ensure that the hoses are properly attached.
Check hoses periodically for damage.

Sump Pumps

Check the electrical cords to the sump pumps. Electrical shock can occur if the cords are damaged or frayed.

Containment Mat

The containment mat can become slippery when wet. Wear shoes or boots with nonslip soles.

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