Craftsman 580.752130 - Manual (Page 4)

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starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
MEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
When starting
engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger
to release high pressure. Engage spray gun trigger lock.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
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Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
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.
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Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
DO MOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internai
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar !aws.
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The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of
any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
DO NOT leave spray gun unattended whiie machine is running.
NEVER use a spray
gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order,
Aiv/ays be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEi flDJUSTiie OR MftKIIG REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark piug.
WHEi TESTIIG FOR EiGiiE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.