Craftsman 919.670280, D20590 owner manual Hazard, What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

		HAZARD	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
			• Spray directed at electrical outlets or	•	Unplug any electrically operated product
			switches, or objects connected to an		before attempting to clean it. Direct spray
			electrical circuit, could result in a fatal		away from electric outlets and switches.
RISK OF			electrical shock.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
			• Your washer operates at fluid pressures	•	Never place hands in front of nozzle.
			and velocities high enough to penetrate	•	Direct spray away from self and others.
RISK TO FLUID			human and animal flesh, which could	•	Make sure hose and fittings are tightened
			result in amputation or other serious		and in good condition. Never hold onto
	INJECTION
			injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or		the hose or fittings during operation.
			worn or damaged hoses can result in	•	Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
			injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID	• Never attach or remove wand or hose
			INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a		fittings while system is pressurized.
			physician immediately!	• Use only hose and high pressure
			• Relieve system pressure before attempt-		accessories rated for pressure higher than
			ing maintenance or disassembly of		your pressure washer's p.s.i.
			equipment.	•	To relieve system pressure, shut off engine,
					turn off water supply, and pull gun trigger
					until water stops flowing.
			• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi-	•	Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or
			cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of		any other flammable materials in this
RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN			flammable solvent with this product		product. Use only household detergents,
			could result in serious injury or death.		cleaners and degreasers recommended
					for use in pressure washers.
				•	Wear protective clothing to protect
					eyes and skin from contact with sprayed
					materials.
			• Contact with hot surfaces, such as	•	During operation, touch only the control
			engines exhaust components, could		surfaces of the pressure washer. Keep
RISK OF HOT SURFACES			result in serious burn.		children away from the pressure washer
					at all times. They may not be able to
					recognize the hazards of this product.

		• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could	• If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel
		result in fire or breathing hazard, serious	shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off
RISK OF INJURY AND		injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks	position before transporting or storing to
PROPERTY DAMAGE		will damage carpet, paint or other	avoid fuel leaks. If pressure washer is not
		surfaces.	equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the
	WHEN
			fuel from tank before transporting or storing.
TRANSPORTING OR
			Only store fuel in an OSHA approved
	STORING
			container. Always place pressure washer on
			a protective mat when transporting to
			protect against damage to vehicle from
			leaks. Remove pressure washer from vehicle
			immediately upon arrival at your destination.
			Do not store pressure washer inside build-
			ings occupied by humans or pets.

D20590 4-ENG