Sears 580.768050 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
The highpressureequipmentis designedto be
used withSears authorizedpartsonly. Ifyou use
thisequipment with partsthat do not complywith
minimumspecifications,the userassumes all risks
and liabilities.
Some chemicalsor detergentsmay be harmfulif
inhaledor ingested,causingsevere nausea,
faintingor poisoning.The harmfulelements may
cause propertydamage or severe injury.
Do not allowCHILDREN to operatethe cleaning
systemat any time.
Operate engine onlyat govemed speed. Running
the engineat excessivespeeds increasesthe
hazard of personalinjury.Do nottamper withparts
whichmay increaseor decrease the governed
speed.
Do not wear looseclothing,jewelry or anything
that may be caught inthe starteror other rotating
parts.
Beforestartingthecleaningsystem in cold
weather,checkall parts ofthe equipmentand be
sure icehas notformedthere.
Unitswithbrokenor missingparts,or without
protectivehousingor coversshouldNEVER be
operated.
The muffler andair cleanermust be installedand
in goodconditionbefore operatingthe cleaning
system.These componentsact as spark arrestors
ifthe engine backfires.
Check the fuel systemfor leaksor signsof
detedorationsuch as chafed or spongy hose,
looseormissingclamps or damaged tankor cap.
Correctall defectsbefore operatingthe cleaning
system.
Do not sprayflammable liquids.
Never allowany part of the bodytocome in
contactwiththe fluidstream. DO NOT come in
contactwith a fluid streamcreated by a leak in the
highpressurehose.
High pressurestreams offluid this equipment
producescan pierceskin and its underlying
tissues,leadingto sedousinjuryand possible
amputation.
Never aim the gunat people,animalsor plants.
High pressurespraycan cause paint chipsor
otherparticlesto becomeairbome and fly at high
speeds.
Alwayswear eye protectionwhen you use this
equipment or when you are in the vicinitywhere
the equipmentisin use.
Operate the pressureat no morethan the PSI fluid
pressurerated for yourcleaningsystem.
Never move the machineby pullingon the high
pressure hose. Usethe handle providedon the
top of the unit.
Always be certainthe spraygun, nozzlesand
accessories are correctlyattached.
Never use a spraygunwhichdoes not havea
trigger lockor triggerguardin placeand in
workingorder.
Use a respiratoror maskwhenever there isa
chance that vaporsmay be inhaled.Read all
instructionswiththe mask so you are certainthe
mask will providethe necessary protectionagainst
inhalingharmfulvapors.
Highpressure spray may damage fragile items
includingglass. Do notpoint spray gunat glass
when in the jet spray mode.
Keep the hose connected to machineor the spray
gunwhilethe systemis pressurized.
Disconnectingthe hosewhilethe unitis
pressurizedisdangerous.
Holdthe spray gunfirmlyinyour handbeforeyou
startthe unit. Failureto do so couldresultin an
injuryfrom a whippingspraygun. Do not leavethe
spray gun unattendedwhilethe machine is ,
running.
The cleaningarea shouldhave adequateslopes
and drainageto reducethe possibility ofa fall due
to slipperysurfaces.
Keep water spray away from electricwiringor fatal
electdc shock_mayresult.
Do not secure triggergunin the pull-back(open)
position.
Do notby-pass any safety deviceon this machine.
The mufflerand engine heat up duringoperation
and remain hot immediatelyafter shuttingit doWn.
Avoid contact witha hot muffleror engineor you
could be severely bumed.
Operate and store this uniton a stable surface.
Always store cleaningsystemwiththe
Dial--a--CleanerTM knobinthe OFF position.
High pressure hosecan develop leaksfromwear,
kinking,abuse, etc.Water sprayingfrom a leak is
capable of injectingmatenal intoskin. Inspect
hose each time beforeusing it. Check all hosesfor
cuts, leaks, abrasionsor bulgingof cover,or
damage or movementof couplings.If any ofthese
conditions exist,replacehose immediately.Never
repair high pressurehose. Replace it withanother
hose that meats minimumpressureratingofyour
cleaningsystem.
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