Craftsman 580.751651 owner manual Safety PRECAUTIONS. IT Means ATTENTION!!! be

SAFETY RULES

TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,

_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-

ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER,

TRAINING:

•Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monox-

ide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even

death. Operate this equipment only in the open air where adequate ventilation is available.

•WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals, known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

•Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EX- PLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Comply with ati laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline.

•Locate this pressure washer in areas awayfrom combus- tible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

•The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with Sears authorized parts only. If you use this equipment with parts that do notcomply with minimum specifications, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

=Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.

The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.

•Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the Pressure Washer at any time.

PREPARATION:

•Operate engine only at governed speed. Running the engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of personal injury. Do not tamper with parts which may increase or decrease the govemed speed.

•Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

•Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,

check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not formed there.

•Units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers should NEVER be operated.

•The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in good condition before operating the Pressure Washer, These components act as spark arrestors if the engine backfires.

•Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deteriorat{on such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps or damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects before oper- ating the Pressure Washer.

OPERATION:

•Do not spray flammable liquids.

•Never aim the gun at people, animais or plants.

•Never allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contact with a fluid

stream created by a leak in the high pressure hose.

eHigh pressure stream of fluid that this equipment can produce can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, teed- ing to serious injury and possible amputation.

•High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other par* ticles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.

=Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.

•Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid pressure 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 wilt provide the neces* sary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.

=High pressure spray may damage fragile items including g!ass. Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.

=Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray gun white the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.

•Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an injury from a whipping spray gun. Do not leave the spray gun unat- tended while the machine is running.

•The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and

drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

•Keep water sprayaway from efectric wiring or tatal electdc shock may result.

•Do not adjust unloader valve to a pressure In excess of machine rating.

oDo not secure trigger gun in the pull-back (open) position.

=Do not by-pass any safety device on this machine.

=Do not leave trigger closed for more than 5 minutes with engine running. This could damage the pump.

•The muffler and engine heat up during operation and remain hot immediately after shutting it down. Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be severety burned.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

=Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

=High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material into skin. Inspect hose each time before using it. Check aU hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately. Never repair high pressure hose. Replace'itwith another

hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your pres- sure washer,

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