Craftsman 580.676661 Owner's Manual page 4

WARNING
Spray contact with electrical wiring can
result in electrocution.
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
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
High pressure spray can cause paint chips
or other particles to become airborne.
• Always wear eye protection when using equipment or when
in vicinity of equipment in use.
CAUTION
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase
risk of injury and damage to pressure washer.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is
running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger
lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories
are correctly attached.
CAUTION
High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass.
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of pressure washer can
damage it and shorten its life.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Sears.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine.
• 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 high pressure hose.
Use handle provided on unit.
• Check 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 pressure washer.
• 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.
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