Sears 580.75151 Training, Preparation, Operation, Safety PRECAUTIONS. IT Means ATTENTION!It be

SAFETY RULES

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

_ AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON_ _,

ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.

TRAINING:

eEngine exhaust gasescontain DEADLY carbon monox- Ide gas_ This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations,can cause unconsciousness or even death. Operate this equipmentonlyin the open airwhere adequate ventilation is available.

®Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EX-

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

eOperate 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 uniL

PLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline° Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engtne_Allow unit to coolfor 2 minutes before refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline°

•Locatethis pressure washer in areas away from combus- tible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

•The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with Sears authorized parts onlyo If you use this equipment

withpartsthatdonotcomplywithminimumspecifications, the user assumes all risksand liabilities°

eSome chemicalsor detergentsmay be harmful if inhaled or ingested,causingseverenausea,fainting or poisoning The harmfu!elements may cause propertydamage or severe injury_

•Do notallowCHILDREN tooperatethe PressureWasher at any time_

PREPARATION:

eOperate engine only at governedspeed Runningthe engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of personalinjury° Do not tamper with parts which may increaseor decrease the governedspeed.

oDo not wear looseclothing,jewelryor anything that may be caughtin the starteror otherrotating parts.

•Before startingthe PressureWasher in cold weather,

checkall partsof the equipment and be sure ice has not formed there.

eUnitswith broken or missing parts,or withoutprotective housingor coversshouldNEVER be operated°

=The mufflerand air cleanermust be installedand in good condtflonbefore operatingthe PressureWasher. These componentsact as sparkarrestorsif theenginebackfires

eCheck the fuel systemfor leaksor signsof deterioration suchas chafedor spongy hose, loose or missingclamps or damagedtank or cap. Correctall defects before oper- atingthe Pressure Washer.

OPERATION:

=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 al! instructions with the mask so you are certain the mask will provide the neces- sary protection against inhaling harmful vapors

oHigh pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode

eKeep the hose connected to machine or the spray gun while the system is pressurized Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous°

oHold 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.

,D The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.,

eKeep waterspray away from electric wiring or fatal electdc shock may resulL

eDo not adjust unloader valve to a pressure in excess of machine rating_

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

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

oDo not leave tngger 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 severefy bumed

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

eOperate and store this unit on a stable sudace,

=, High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse, etc, Water spraying from a leak is capable of

•Do not spray flammableliquids.

,,Never aim the gun at people,animals or plants.

=Never allow any part of the bodyto come incontactwith the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contactwith a fluid streamcreated by a leak in the high pressurehose

=High pressure stream of fluid that this equipment can producecan piema skinand itsunderlyingtissues,lead- ing to sedous injuryand possibleamputation

•High pressurespraycan cause paintchipsor other par- ticlesto become airborneand fly at high speeds=

injecting material into skin, Inspect hose each time before using it. Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions ol bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately. Never repair high pressure hose Replace it with another

hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your pros= sure washer

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "ATTENTION!It BE-

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT COME ALERTH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

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