Craftsman 580.754910 Operator's Manual page 5

,& WARNING Use of pressure washer could
_,. create puddles and slippery
surfaces causing you to fall
resulting in death or serious injury.
Kickback from spray gun could cause you to fall
resulting in death or serious injury.
o Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes 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
)dh| 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 long hair and remove jewelry.
,& WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury.
Spray 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 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.
• NEVER operate pressure washer when barefoot or
wearing sandals or shorts.
,& CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds
could result in minor injury.
Excessively low operating 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.
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.