SAFETY RULES
IT CANNOT CON-
TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
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TRAINING:
•Engine exhaust gases corrtainDEADLY carbon monox- ido gas_ This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentraflons,can cause unconsciousnessor even death_Operate thisequipmentonlyin theopenair where
=High pressure spray can cause paintchipsor otherpar- ticlesto becomeairborneand flyat high speads,
oAlways wear eye protectionwhen you usethisequipment
or when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.
adequate ventilationis available.
®WARNING: Engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals,known,tncertainquantities, to causecancer, birth defects,or otherreproductiveharm.
eGasoline is highlyFLAMMABLEand its vaporsare EX- PLOSIVE. Do not permitsmoking,openflames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handlinggasoline. Avoid spillinggasoline on a hot engine.Allow unitto cool for 2 mlnutasbefore refueling_Complywithall lawsregulaflng storageand handlingof gasoline
•Locatethispressurewasherin areas awayfrom combus- tible materials,combustiblefumes or dust_
eThe highpressureequipmentisdesignedtobe usedwith Sears authorized parts only. If you use this equipment withpertsthat do notcomplywithminimum specifications, the user assumesall risksand liabilities,
•Some chemicalsor detergentsmay be harmfulif inhaled oringested,causingseverenausea,fainting or poisoning The harmful elements may cause propertydamage or severe injury.
eDo not allowCHILDREN tooperatethe PresaumWasher at anytime.
PREPARATION:
eOperate englne only at governedspeed Runningthe engine at excessive speeds increasesthe hazard of personal injury. Do not tamper with parts which may increaseor decreasethe governedspeed.
oDo not wear looseclothing,jewelryor anythingthat may be caught in the starteror otherrotatingparts
eBefore starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
checkall parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not formed there
eUnits with broken or missing parts, or without protective housingor coversshouldNEVER be operated_
•The mufflerand air cleanermustbe installedand in good conditionbeforeoperatingthe PressureWasher. These componentsact as sparkarrestors ifthe enginebackfires.
•Check the fuel systemfor leaksor signsofdeterioration suchas chafedor spongyhose, looseor missing clamps or damagedtank or cap. Correctall defects before oper- atingthe PressureWasher
OPERATION:
•Do not spray flammableHquids.
,= Never aimthe gun at people, animals or plants.
oNever 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 pressurebese
oHigh pressure stream of fluid that this equipment can produce can pieme skin and its underlying tissues, lead- ing to serious injury and possible amputation
eOperate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid pressureratedfor yourpressurewasher:
eNever movethe machineby pullingon the highpressure hose. Use the handle providedon the top of the uniL
eAlwaysbe certainthespraygun, nozzlas andaccessories are correctlyattachad.
•Never usea spray gunwhichdoes nothave a triggerlock or triggerguard in place arrdin workingorder.
•Use a respiratoror maskwheneverthere isa chansethat vaporsmay be inhaled Read all instructionswith the mask soyou are certainthe maskwill providethe neces- sery protectionagainstinhalingharmfulvapors
eHigh pressurespray may damage fragile itemsincluding glass_ Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.
eKeep the hose connectedto machineor the spray gun whilethe systemis pressurized. Disconnectingthe hose whilethe unit is pressurizedis dangerous.
eHold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you start the unit. Failureto do so could resultin an injury from a whippingspray gurr_Do not leave the spray gun unat- tendedwhilethe machineis running_
•The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and
drainageto reducethe possibilityof a fall due toslippery surfaces.
eKeepwater spray awayfrom electric wiring or fatalelectric shock may result.
oDo not adjust unloader valve to a pressure in excess of machine rating
•Do not secure triggergun in
eDo not leavetriggerclosedfor more than 5 minuteswith enginerunning This coulddamage the pump
eThe mufflerand engine heat up during operationand remain hot immediately after shutting it down. Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be severely burned,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
•Operate and storethis uniton a stable surface.
•Highpressurehose candevelopleaksfrom wear, kinking, abuse, etc. Water sprayingfrom a leak is capable of injectingmaterial intoskin Inspecthoseeachtimebefore using it Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasionsor bulgingof cover, or damage or movementof couplingsIf. any of theseconditionsexist, replacehose immediately.
Never repairhighpressurehose. Replaceit withanother
hose that meets minimumpressurerating of your pres- sure washer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS "ATTENTIONtH BE-
I A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
COME ALERTH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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