Craftsman 580.76804 manual Means ATTENTION!t! Become ALERT!!! Your Safety is Involved

•Operate engine only.at govemed speed. Running the engine at excess=ve speeds increases the hazard of personal injury. Do not tamper with parts

which may increase or decrease the governed speed.

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

•Before starting the cleaning system 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 dual element air cleaner must be installed and in good condition before operating the cleaning system. These components act as spark arrestors if the engine backfires.

•Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration such as chafed or spongy hose,

loose or missing clamps or damaged tank or "cap. Correct all defects before operating the cleaning

.system.

•Do not spray flammable liquids.

•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 6y a leak in the high pressure hose.

•High pressure streams of fluid this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

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

•High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airbome 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 rat_l for, your cleaning system.

•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 tdgger guard in place and in working order.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chanci_ that vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with the mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.

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

Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray gun while 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 unattended 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 spray away from electric widng or fatal electdc shock may result.

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

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

The muffler and engine heat up dudng operation and remain hot immediately after shutting it down.

Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be severely burned.

Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

Always store cleaning system with the Dial-a-.Cleaner TM knob in the OFF position.

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

capable of injecting matedal into skin. Inspect hose each time before using it. Check all 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 it with another hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your

cleaning system.

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