Craftsman 580.752830 Operator's Manual page 5

,&, WARNING Use of pressure washer could create
puddles and slippery surfaces causing
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_ you to fall resulting in death or serious
r injury.
Kickback from spray gun could cause you to fall resulting
in death or serious injury.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• The cleaning area should have adequateslopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
,&. WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
'_.dh electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
,&, WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
Rotating parts under shroud could crush or cut
resulting in serious injury.
* NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
. DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that could be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
. DO NOTreach under shroud when surface cleaner is connected
to the spray gun.
. Disconnect surface cleanerfrom spray gun when not in use or
before servicing.
_i_ WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury.
Spray or rotating parts under shroud
could propel objects resulting in serious
injury,
• Always wearindirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
markedtocomplywith ANSIZ87.fwhen using orinvicinity of
this e quipment.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
• Always wear protective clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt,
long pants and close-toed shoes.
• NEVERoperate pressure washer when barefoot or wearing
sandals or shorts.
• Keep surface cleaner in contact with horizontal surfacewhile
connected to the spray gun.
• Remove foreign objects from surface prior to cleaning.
_i_ CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury and/or pressure washer damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOTtamper 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 NOTmodify pressure washer in any way.
NOTICE High pressure spray could damage fragile items
including glass.
• DO NOTpoint spray gun at glass when using MAXspray pattern
in selector nozzle.
= NEVERaim spray gun at plants.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer could
damage it and shorten its life.
• If you havequestions about intended use, ask dealeror contact
qualified service center.
• NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers.
• DO NOTby-pass any safety device on this machine.
• DO NOTtamper 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.
• NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle provided
on unit.
• This equipment is designedto be used with Searsauthorized parts
ONLY. If equipment is used with parts that DO NOTcomply with
minimum specifications, user assumes all risks and liabilities.