[. . . ] A warning tag (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform you of potential safety hazards. If the tag becomes damaged or illegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs & Stratton dealer to obtain a new one. Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. This high quality residential system features an axial cam pump with stainless steel pistons, an automatic cool down system, chemical injection system and adjustable spray nozzle. [. . . ] Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. (92 cm) all around pressure washer including overhead , for adequate cooling , maintenance and servicing. Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 6). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see "How To Use Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON water. continue to hold trigger until steady stream of water occurs and no air remains in system. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury. Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without the water turned ON will damage the pump. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact with the hot exhaust. When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot exhaust. For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high pressure mode, you may damage surface being cleaned. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump; start engine. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before washing and rinsing. IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2 minutes. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country. 1 year 90 days 1 year 90 days 2 years 1 year 3 years or 1500 hours none The engine and starting batteries are warranted solely by the manufacturers of those products. Parts only on 2nd year for consumer use of Portable Generator and Home Standby Generator System - Less than 10 KW, outside of European Union. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above. [. . . ]