CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CAN- A NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG,TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
• Never allow any part of the bodyto come in contact with the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contactwith a fluid
read this manual and follow all Safety
stream createdby a leak in the high pressurehose.
•High pressurestreamsof fluid this equipmentproduces can pierce skinand its underlyingtissues,leadingto seri- ousinjuryand possibleamputation.
•Never aim the gunat people, animalsor plants.
•High pressurespraycan cause paint chipsor other parti- cles to becomeairborneand fly at highspeeds.
•Engine exhaustgasescontain DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. This dangerousgas, if breathed in sufficientconcen- trations,can cause unconsciousnessor even death.
Operate thisequipmentonlyin the open air where ade- quate ventilationis available.
•Gasoline is highlyFLAMMABLEand itsvaporsare EXPLOSIVE. Do not permitsmoking,openflames, sparks or heat in the vicinitywhile handlinggasoline.Avoid spillinggasolineon a hot engine.Allowunitto coolfor 2 minutesbeforerefueling.Complywith all lawsregulating storage and handlingof gasoline.
•Locate thispressurewasher in areas awayfrom com- bustiblematerials,combustiblefumes or dust.
•The high pressureequipment is designedto be used with Sears authorizedpartsonly. If you usethis equipment with partsthat do notcomply with minimumspecifications,the user assumesall risks and liabilities.
•Some chemicalsor detergentsmay be harmfulif inhaled or ingested,causingsevere nausea,faintingor poisoning. The harmfulelementsmay cause propertydamage or severe injury.
•Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the PressureWasher at any time.
•Operate engine onlyat govemed speed. Running the engineat excessivespeedsincreasesthe hazard of per- sonal injury.Do not tamperwith partswhich may increase or decrease the governedspeed.
•Do notwear loose clothing,jewelry or anythingthat may be caughtin the starteror other rotatingparts.
•Beforestartingthe PressureWasher in coldweather,
check all parts of the equipmentand be sure ice has not formed there.
•Unitswith brokenor missingparts,or withoutprotective housingor covers shouldNEVER be operated.
•The mufflerand air cleaner must be installedand in good conditionbeforeoperatingthe Pressure Washer. These componentsact as sparkarrestorsif the engine backfires.
•Check the fuel systemfor leaks or signsof deterioration such as chafed or spongyhose, loose or missingclamps or damaged tankor cap. Correctall defectsbeforeoperat- ing the PressureWasher.
•Do not sprayflammable liquids.
•Always wear eye protectionwhen you use this equipmentor when you are in thevicinity where the equipmentis in use.
•Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid pres- sure rated for your pressure washer.
•Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the top of the unit.
•Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.
•Never use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
•Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with the mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
•High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass. Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.
•Keep the hose connected to machineor the spraygun while the systemis pressurized.Disconnectingthe hose while the unitis pressurizedis dangerous.
•Hold the spraygunfirmly in yourhand beforeyou startthe unit.Failureto do so could resultin an injuryfrom a whip- pingspraygun. Do not leave the spraygun unattended while the machineis running.
•The cleaningarea shouldhave adequate slopesand drainageto reducethe possibility of a falldue to slippery surfaces.
•Keep water sprayaway from electricwiringor fatal electdc shock may result.
•Do notadjust unloadervalve to a pressurein excess of machinerating.
•Do not securetriggergun in the
•Do not
•The muffler and engine heat up during operation and remain hot immediately after shutting it down. Avoid con- tact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be severely burned.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
•Operate and storethis uniton a stablesurface.
•High pressurehose can developleaks fromwear, kinking, abuse, etc. Water sprayingfroma leak is capable of inject- ing materialintoskin. Inspecthose each time before using it. Check all hosesfor cuts, leaks, abrasionsor bulgingof cover, or damageor movementof couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.Never repairhigh pressurehose. Replace it with anotherhose that meets minimumpressureratingof yourpressHre washer.
,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "A'FrENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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