Craftsman MGP-769010 Safety Guidelines Definitions, Important Safety Instructions, Damage

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

	indicates an imminently hazardous		indicates a potentially hazardous
	situation which, if not avoided, will		situation which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious injury.		result in minor or moderate injury.
	indicates a potentially hazardous		used without the safety alert symbol
	situation which, if not avoided, could		indicates a potentially hazardous
result in death or serious injury.		situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
		damage.
		10/2/97

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUC-

TIONS BEFORE USING.

HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT

RISK OF EXPLOSION

OR FIRE

•Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot engine components such as the muffler.

•Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire explosion.

•Operating the pressure washer in an explosive environment could result in a fire.

•Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible igni- tion of the materials.

•Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted sur- faces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and damage live plants.

•Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured could

get into the hands of children or other unquali- fied persons.

•Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death.

•Shut off engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.

•Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.

•Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top of tank to allow for expansion.

•Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with fire extinguishers suitable for gasoline fires.

•Never operate pressure washer in an area containing dry brush or weeds.

•Always keep pressure washer a minimum of four feet away from surfaces (such as hous- es, automobiles, or live plants) that could be damaged from muffler exhaust heat.

•Store fuel in an OSHA approved container, in a secure location away from work area.

•Do not spray flammable liquids

•Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death.

RISK TO BREATHING

•Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages, basements ,etc.

•Never operate unit in a location occupied by humans or animals.

•Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs.

•Use only cleaning fluids specifically recom- mended for high pressure washers. Follow manufacturers recommendations.Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound

RISK OF

INJURY

FROM SPRAY

•High velocity fluid spray can cause objects to break, propelling particles at high speed.

•Light or unsecured objects can become hazardous projectiles.

•Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect against accidental spraying.

•Never point wand at, or spray people or animals.

•Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidental operation.

•Never permanently secure trigger in pull back (open) position.

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