IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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and Maintenance Instructions.

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HAZARD

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

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

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.

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

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

Operating the pressure washer in an ex- plosive environment could result in a fire.

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

Materials placed against or near the pres- sure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials.

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

• Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted

• Always keep pressure washer a minimum of

 

surfaces, melt any material sensitive to

four feet away from surfaces (such as houses,

 

heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, or

automobiles, or live plants) that could be dam-

 

vinyl), and damage live plants.

aged from muffler exhaust heat.

 

 

• Improperly stored fuel could lead to

• Store fuel in an OSHA approved con-

 

accidental ignition. Fuel improperly

tainer, in a secure location away from

 

secured could get into the hands of

work area.

 

children or other unqualified persons.

 

 

 

• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi-

• Do not spray flammable liquids.

 

cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of

 

 

 

 

flammable solvent with this product

 

 

 

 

could result in serious injury or death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK TO BREATHING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Breathing exhaust fumes will cause seri- ous injury or death!

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 rec- ommended for high pressure washers. Follow manufacturers recommendations. Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound.

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Craftsman 919.672180, D30339 owner manual Maintenance Instructions, Risk of Explosion or Fire, Risk to Breathing