Craftsman 580.751781 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
SAFETY RULES
,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ,_
IT CANNOT CON- .._
TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRSTO YOUR HIGH PRESSUREWASHER.
TRAINING:
Engine exhaust gasescorrtainDEADLY carbon monox-
ido gas_ This dangerousgas, if breathed in sufficient
concentraflons,can cause unconsciousnessor even
death_Operatethisequipmentonlyintheopenairwhere
adequate ventilationisavailable.
® WARNING: Engineexhaustfrom this productcontains
chemicals,known,tncertainquantities, tocausecancer,
birth defects,or otherreproductiveharm.
e Gasolineis highlyFLAMMABLEand its vaporsare EX-
PLOSIVE. Do not permitsmoking,openflames,sparks
or heat in the vicinitywhile handlinggasoline. Avoid
spillinggasoline on a hotengine.Allowunitto coolfor 2
mlnutasbefore refueling_Complywithall lawsregulaflng
storageand handlingof gasoline
Locatethispressurewasherinareas awayfrom combus-
tible materials,combustiblefumes or dust_
e The highpressureequipmentisdesignedtobe usedwith
Sears authorized partsonly. If you use thisequipment
withpertsthat donotcomplywithminimum specifications,
the userassumesall risksandliabilities,
Somechemicalsor detergentsmay be harmfulif inhaled
oringested,causingseverenausea,faintingorpoisoning
The harmfulelements may cause propertydamage or
severe injury.
e DonotallowCHILDREN tooperatethe PresaumWasher
at anytime.
PREPARATION:
e Operate englne onlyat governedspeed Runningthe
engine at excessive speeds increasesthe hazard of
personal injury. Do not tamperwith partswhich may
increaseor decreasethe governedspeed.
o Do not wearlooseclothing,jewelryor anythingthatmay
be caught inthe starteror otherrotatingparts
e Before startingthe PressureWasher in cold weather,
checkall partsof the equipment and be sureice has not
formed there
e Units with broken or missing parts,or without protective
housingor coversshouldNEVER be operated_
The mufflerandaircleanermustbe installedand ingood
conditionbeforeoperatingthe PressureWasher. These
componentsactassparkarrestors ifthe enginebackfires.
Checkthe fuel systemfor leaksor signsofdeterioration
suchas chafedor spongyhose, looseormissing clamps
ordamagedtank orcap. Correctall defects beforeoper-
atingthe PressureWasher
OPERATION:
Do notsprayflammableHquids.
,= Never aimthe gun at people, animals or plants.
o Never allow any part of the body to come incontact with
the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contact with a fluid
stream created by a leak in the high pressurebese
o High pressure stream of fluid that this equipment can
produce can piemeskin and its underlying tissues, lead-
ing to serious injury and possible amputation
= High pressure spray can causepaintchipsor otherpar-
ticlesto becomeairborneand flyat highspeads,
o Alwayswear eye protectionwhenyouusethisequipment
orwhenyouare inthe vicinity wheretheequipment is in
use.
e Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid
pressureratedfor yourpressurewasher:
e Nevermovethe machineby pullingon the highpressure
hose. Use thehandleprovidedon the topof theuniL
e Alwaysbe certainthespraygun,nozzlas andaccessories
are correctlyattachad.
Neverusea spraygunwhichdoesnothave atriggerlock
ortriggerguardinplacearrdinworkingorder.
Usea respiratorormaskwheneverthereisa chansethat
vaporsmay be inhaled Read all instructionswith the
masksoyouare certainthemaskwill providetheneces-
sery protectionagainstinhalingharmfulvapors
e Highpressurespraymaydamagefragile itemsincluding
glass_ Do not pointspraygun at glasswhen in the jet
spray mode.
e Keep the hose connectedto machineor thespray gun
whilethe systemis pressurized.Disconnectingthe hose
whilethe unit is pressurizedisdangerous.
e Holdthe spraygun firmly in yourhandbefore you start
the unit. Failureto doso could resultinan injury from a
whippingspray gurr_Do not leave the spraygun unat-
tendedwhilethe machineis running_
The cleaningarea should have adequate slopes and
drainageto reducethe possibilityof a fall due toslippery
surfaces.
e Keepwater spray awayfrom electricwiringor fatalelectric
shock may result.
o Do not adjust unloader valve to a pressure in excess of
machine rating
Donotsecure triggergun in thepull-back(open) position.
e Do notby-passany safetydevice onthis machine.
e Do notleavetriggerclosedfor more than5 minuteswith
enginerunning This coulddamagethe pump
e The mufflerand engine heat up duringoperationand
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 storethisuniton a stablesurface.
Highpressurehosecandevelopleaksfromwear,kinking,
abuse, etc. Water sprayingfrom a leak is capable of
injectingmaterial intoskin Inspecthoseeachtimebefore
usingit Check all hosesfor cuts, leaks, abrasionsor
bulgingofcover, ordamage ormovementofcouplings.If
any of theseconditionsexist, replacehose immediately.
Neverrepairhighpressurehose. Replaceitwithanother
hose that meets minimumpressureratingof your pres-
surewasher.
I A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS "ATTENTIONtH BE-
COME ALERTH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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