Craftsman 580.323600 Owner's Manual page 3

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_Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your pressure washer. Know its
applications, its limitations, and any hazards
involved.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol (,_) is used with a signal
word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial
and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in equipment
damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce
the risk of injury or death.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required
3y taw (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
;ederal laws apply on federal lands. If you equip the
"nuffter with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in
_=ffective working order.You can order a spark arrester
through your authorized Sears service dealer.
A WARNING I
The engine exhaust from this product contains I
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, b rth defects, or other reproduct ve harm,
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard
Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on
marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard
approved generator could result in bodily injury and/or
property damage.
DANGER
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
DANGER
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of
generator for adequate ventilation.
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure, including the generator compartment of a
recreational vehicle (RV).
kDANGER
National Electric Code requires generator to be properly
grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an
electrician for local grounding requirements.
DANGER
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet
are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
WARNING
;ENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
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