Craftsman 580761800 4.5 Horsepower 1800 PSI 2 GPM High Pressure Washer

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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CAN-
NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG,TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,
TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
-_ AUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Never allowanypartofthe bodytocome incontact with
the fluid stream.DO NOT come incontactwitha fluid
stream createdby a leakinthe highpressurehose.
Highpressurestreamsoffluidthis equipmentproduces
canpierceskinand itsunderlyingtissues,leadingto seri-
ousinjuryand possibleamputation.
Never aimthe gunat people,animalsor plants.
Highpressurespraycancause paintchipsor otherparti-
clesto becomeairborneand fly at highspeeds.
Always weareyeprotectionwhenyouusethisequipmentor
when youare in thevicinitywherethe equipmentis in use.
Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid pres-
sure rated for your pressure washer.
Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure
hose. Use the handle provided on the top of the unit.
Always be certain the spraygun, nozzles and accessories
are correctly attached.
Never use aspray gun which does not have a trigger lock
or trigger guard in place and in working order.
Usea respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with the mask
soyou are certain the mask will provide the necessary
protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass. Do not pointspray gun at glass when in the jet
spray mode.
Keep the hoseconnected to machineor the spraygun
whilethe systemispressurized.Disconnectingthe hose
while the unitispressurizedis dangerous.
Holdthe spraygunfirmly inyourhand beforeyou startthe
unit.Failuretodoso could resultin an injuryfroma whip-
pingspraygun. Donotleavethe spraygununattended
while the machineisrunning.
Thecleaningarea shouldhave adequateslopesand
drainageto reducethe possibility of a falldue to slippery
surfaces.
Keep water sprayawayfromelectricwiringorfatalelectdc
shockmay result.
Do notadjustunloadervalveto a pressurein excessof
machinerating.
Donotsecuretriggerguninthe pull-beck(open)position.
Donot by-passany safety deviceon this machine.
The muffler and engine heat up during operation and
remain hot immediately after shutting it down. Avoid con-
tact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be severely
burned.
Engine exhaustgasescontain DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas. This dangerousgas, if breathedin sufficientconcen-
trations,can causeunconsciousnessoreven death.
Operate thisequipmentonlyin the open airwhereade-
quate ventilationisavailable.
Gasolineis highlyFLAMMABLEand itsvaporsare
EXPLOSIVE. Do notpermitsmoking,openflames,sparks
or heatinthe vicinitywhilehandlinggasoline.Avoid
spillinggasolineona hot engine.Allowunittocoolfor 2
minutesbeforerefueling.Complywithall lawsregulating
storageand handlingof gasoline.
Locatethispressurewasherinareas awayfrom com-
bustiblematerials,combustiblefumesordust.
The highpressureequipment isdesignedto be usedwith
Sears authorizedpartsonly. Ifyou usethisequipment with
partsthat do notcomply withminimumspecifications,the
userassumesall risks and liabilities.
Somechemicalsordetergentsmay be harmfulifinhaled
or ingested,causingsevere nausea,faintingor poisoning.
The harmfulelementsmay causepropertydamage or
severe injury.
DonotallowCHILDREN to operatethe PressureWasher
at any time.
Operate engineonlyat govemed speed. Runningthe
engineat excessivespeedsincreasesthe hazardof per-
sonalinjury.Donottamperwithpartswhich may increase
ordecreasethe governedspeed.
Do notwear looseclothing,jewelryoranythingthat may
be caughtin the starterorotherrotatingparts.
Beforestartingthe PressureWasher incoldweather,
checkall parts oftheequipmentand be sureice has not
formed there.
Unitswithbrokenor missingparts,orwithoutprotective
housingor covers shouldNEVER be operated.
The mufflerand aircleanermustbe installedand in good
conditionbeforeoperatingthe Pressure Washer.These
componentsact assparkarrestorsifthe enginebackfires.
Checkthe fuel systemfor leaksor signsofdeterioration
suchaschafedor spongyhose,looseormissingclamps
ordamaged tankor cap. Correctall defectsbeforeoperat-
ingthe PressureWasher.
Do notsprayflammable liquids.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
Operate and storethis unitona stablesurface.
Highpressurehosecandevelopleaksfromwear, kinking,
abuse, etc.Water sprayingfroma leak iscapableofinject-
ing materialintoskin.Inspecthoseeach time before using
it. Checkall hosesforcuts,leaks, abrasionsor bulgingof
cover,or damageor movementof couplings. Ifany of
these conditions exist,replace hoseimmediately.Never
repairhighpressurehose.Replaceit withanotherhose
that meets minimumpressureratingof yourpressHre
washer.
,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS "A'FrENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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