Craftsman 580.754930 Operator's Manual page 5

WARNmNG Useofpressure washer c ould
_ create puddles andslippery
surfaces c ausing youtofall
resulting indeath or serious injury.
Kickback f romsprayguncould causeyoutofall
resulting indeath or serious injury.
o Operate pressure washer from a stable s urface.
The cleaning area should h ave adequate slopes a nd
drainage toreduce t hepossibility ofafall d ue toslippery
surfaces.
Beextremely careful ifyoumust use thepressure washer
from aladder, scaffolding, orany other s imilar location.
Firmly g rasp s pray g un with both hands w hen using h igh
pressure spray t oavoid i njury w hen spray g unkicks back.
WARNmNG Unintentional sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
, Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
, Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts
could entangle hands, hair. clothing, or
accessories resulting in serious injury.
NEVER operate pressure washer without protective
housing or covers.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up tong hair and remove jewelry.
WARNmNG Risk of eye or bodily injury.
_ pray could splash back or propel
objects resulting in serious injury.
Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
or in vicinity of this equipment.
NEVER substitute safety gtasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
Always wear protective clothing such as a tong-sleeved
shirt, tong pants and close4oed shoes.
NEVER operate pressure washer when barefoot or
wearing sandals or shorts.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds
could result in minor injury.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts
to increase engine speed. Pressure washer supplies
correct rated pressure and flow when running at
governed speed.
DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.
NOTICE High pressure spray could damage fragile
items including glass.
DO NOT pointspray gun at glass whenusingred (0°) spray tip.
NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer
could damage it and shorten its life.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact qualified service center.
o NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.
Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all
parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
NEVER move machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle
provided on unit.
This equipment is designed to be used with Sears
authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts
that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications, user
assumes all risks and liabilities.