Craftsman 919.672181 Owner's Manual page 6

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard, serious
injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks
will damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Unsafe operation of your pressure washer
could lead to serious injury or death to
you or others.
• If proper starting procedure is not
followed, engine can kickback causing
serious hand and arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean-
ing tool that could look like a toy to a
child.
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to kickback, and could cause
the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the
spray. Improper control of gun/wand can
result in injuries to self and others.
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RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off
position before transporting to avoid fuel
leaks. If pressure washer is not equipped
with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel
from tank before transporting. Only trans-
port fuel in an OSHA approved container.
Always place pressure washer on a
protective mat when transporting to
protect against damage to vehicle from
leaks. Remove pressure washer from
vehicle immediately upon arrival at your
destination.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any other
corrosive compound.
• Become familiar with the operation and
controls of the pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons,
pets, and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Stay alert at all times.
• Never defeat the safety features of this
product.
• Do not operate machine with missing,
broken, or unauthorized parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while unit
is running.
• If engine does not start after two pulls,
squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump
pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
to avoid kickback and prevent hand or
arm injury.
• Keep children away from the pressure
washer at all times.
• Do not overreach or stand on an unstable
support.
• Do not use pressure washer while
standing on a ladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands.
Expect the gun to kickback when trig-
gered.
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