Safety Rules; Training; Preparation; Operation - Craftsman 580.741380 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-
TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START1NG WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
TRAINING:
® Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbonmonox-
ide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, ce,'_ cause unconsciousness or even
death. Operate thisequipmentonlyinthe openair where
adequate ventilationis available.
• Never aim the gun at people, animals or plants.
= High pressure spray can cause paint chipsor other par-
ticles to become airborne and flyat high speeds.
e Ahvayswear eye protection when you usa this equipment
or when you are inthe vicinity where the equiprnent is in
USe,
• Operate the pressure at no more than the PSt fluid
pressure rated for your pressure washer.
• Never .movethe machine by pullingon the high pres_re
hose_ usa thehandle _ on tim top of the unit.
e Alwaysbe certainthespraygun, noT.._es a nd accessories
are cor--r_! attached.
= Never usea spraygunwhichdoes not have a tnggerkx::k
or trigger guard in place andin workingorder°
• Use a respirator o rmask wheneverttmreis a chance that
vaporsmay be inhaled. Read ati instructionswith the
mask so you are certain the mask will providethe neces-
sary protection against inhalingharmfulvapors,
• High pressurespray may damage fragile items including
glass,, Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet
spray mode.
® Keep the hose connectedto machine or the spray gun
while the system ispressurized. Disconnecting the hose
whilethe unit is pressurized is dangerous_
• Hold the spray g.n firmtyin your hand before you start
the uniL Failuretodo so couldresult in an injury1toma
whippingspray gun. Do not leave the spray gun unat-
tendedwhilethe machineis running.
® The cleaning area shoLltd have adequate slopes and
drainageto reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
e Keepwatersprayaway fromelectric wiringorfatal elec_c
shockmay resuiL
• Do not adjustu_loadervalveto a pressure in excess of
machinerating_
• Do notsecuretriggerguninthe pulkback(open) position.
e Do notby_passanysafety device on this machine,
• Do not leave trigger closedfor more than 5 minutes wi_
enginerunning,This coulddamage the pump°
• The muffler' and engine heat up during operation and
remain hot immediatelyafter shutting it down. Avoid
contact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be
severely burned.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE'.
• Operate and storethisunit on a stable surface,
• Highpressure hose candevelopleaksfrom wear, kinking,
abuse, etc, Water spraying from a leak is capable Of
injeclJng material intoskin,Inspecthose each timebefore
using it,, Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions or
bulgingof cover,ordamage or movement of couplings, t f
any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.
Never repairhighpressurehose,,Replaceit with another
hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your pres-
surewasher,,
e Gas_ine is highlyFLAMMABLE and itsv_apors areE_'.-
PLOSIVE. DO not permit smoking,open names,sparks
or heat in the vicink'y while handling gasoline. Avoid
spilling gasoline on a hot engir_. Allowunit to coolfor 2
minutes before refueling. CompLy with all tawsregulating
storage and handling of gasolineo
• Locate this pressurewasher in areas away from combus-
tible materials, combustiblefumes or duel
o The high pressure equipmentis designedto be used with
Sears authorized parts only. If you use this equipment
with parts that do not comply with minimumspecif_-.ations,
the user assumes all risks and liabilities.
o Some chemicals or detergents may be harmfulifinhaled
oringested,causing severenausea,fainting orpoisoning.
Theharmfu! elements may cause propertydamage or
severe injury°
e Do not allowCHILDREN to operatethe Pressure Washer
at any time,
PREPARATION:
o Operate engine only at governed speed,. Runningthe
engine at excesswe speeds increases the hazard of
personal injury,. Do not tamper _ parts which may
increase or decrease the govemea speea_
e Do not wear loose clothing,jewelryor anything that may
be caught in the starter or other' rotating parts_
= Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
checkall parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not
formed there°
• Units with broken or missing parts, or without protective
housing or' c overs shouid NEVER be operated,
• The muffler and air clearer must be installed and in good
conditionbefore operating the PressureWasher. These
componentsact as spark anestors ifthe enginebackfires,,
• Check the fuel system for Ieaks or signsofdeterioration
such as chafed or spongy hose, Ic_seor missing damps
or'damagedtank or cap. Correct all defectsbefore oper-
ating the Pressure Washer.,
OPERATION:
• Do not spray flammable liquids,,
e Never allowany part of the bodyto come in contac_
the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contactwith a fluid
streamcreated by a leak in the highpressurehose.
• High pressure stream of fluid that this equipmentcan
producecan pierce skin and its underlyincjtissues,lead-
ing to serious injury and possible amputation,,
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "ATTENTIONIH BE-
COME ALERTIt! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."