Craftsman 580.752840 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.
• 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 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 and/or pressure washer damage.
Excessively low 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 point spray gun at glass when using red (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.
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