Craftsman 580.7523 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
DONOTallow CHILDRENto operatepressure washer.
NEVERrepair high pressurehose. Replaceit.
NEVERrepairleaking connections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto nozzleextension.
Keephigh pressure hose connectedto pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point spray gun in safedirection, press red button
and squeezespray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure, every
time you stop engine.
NEVERaim spray gun at people,animals, or plants.
DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position.
DO NOTleavespray gun unattendedwhile machine is running.
NEVERusea spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in placeand in working order.
Always becertain spray gun, spraytips and accessories are
correctly attached.
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Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
Operatepressurewasher from astable surface.
The cleaningareashould haveadequate slopes and drainageto
reducethe possibility of afall due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremelycareful if you must usethe pressurewasher from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
Firmly graspspray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoidinjury when spray gun kicks back.
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHENADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRSTO YOUR
PRESSUREWASHER
Disconnectthe spark plugwire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
Use approvedspark plug tester.
DONOTcheck for sparkwith spark plug removed.
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Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
* NEVERoperate pressurewasherwithout protective housing or
covers.
. DONOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught inthe starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and removejewelry.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
_Spray cansplash back or propel objects.
Alwayswear safety goggleswhen usingthis equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequatesafety goggles.
NEVERsubstitute safetyglasses for safetygoggles.
NOTICE
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
lass.
DO NOTpoint spray gun at glasswhen usingred (0°) spraytip.
NEVERaim spray gun at plants.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
Ifyou have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Sears.
NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers.
DONOT by-pass any safetydevice on this machine.
DONOTtamper with governed speed.
DONOToperatepressure washer above rated pressure.
DONOT modify pressure washer in any way.
Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts
of the equipmentto besure ice has not formed there.
NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle
provided on unit.
Checkfuel system for leaksor signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose,loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank orcap. Correct all defects beforeoperating pressure
washer.
This equipment is designed to be usedwith Searsauthorized
parts ONLY.If equipment is usedwith parts that DO NOT
comply with minimum specifications, userassumes all risks
and liabilities.