Craftsman 580.763000 - Manual (Page 3)

PREPARATION:
® Operate engine only at governed speed. Running
the engine at excessive speeds increases the haz­
ard of personal injury. Do not tamper with parts
which may increase or decrease the governed
speed.
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® Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
. may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather,
check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has
not formed there.
» Units with broken or missing parts, or without protec­
tive housing or covers should NEVER be operated.
• The muffier and air cieaner must be installed and in
good condition before operating the Pressure
Washer. These components act as spark arrestors if
the engine backfires.
• Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deteriora­
tion such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or miss­
ing clamps or damaged tank or cap. Correct all
defects before operating the Pressure Washer.
OPERATION:
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
® Never allow any part of the body to come in contact
with the fluid stream. DO NOT come in contact with
a fluid stream created by a leak in the high pressure
hose.
• High pressure stream of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
• Never aim the gun at people, animals or plants.
» High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.
» Always wear eye protection when you use this equip­
ment or when you are in the vicinity where the equip­
ment is in use.
• Operate the pressure at no more than the PSl fluid
pressure rated for your pressure washer.
• Never move the machine by pulling on the high pres­
sure hose. Use the handle provided on the top of the
unit.
• Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and acces­
sories are correctly attached.
« Never use a spray gun which does not have a trigger
lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
» Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance
that vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions
with the mask so you are certain the mask will pro­
vide the necessary protection against inhaling harm­
ful vapors.
• High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass. Do not point spray gun at glass
when in the jet spray mode.
' Keep the hose connected to machine or the ^ray
gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting
. the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.
• Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you
start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an injury
from a whipping spray gun. Do not leave the spray
gun unattended while the machine is running.
® The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and
drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slip­
pery surfaces.
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
'» Do not adjust unloader valve to a pressure in excess
of machine rating.
• Do not secure trigger gun in the pull-back (open)
position.
® Do not by-pass any safety device on this machine.
« The muffler and engine heat up during operation and
remain hot immediately after shutting it down. Avoid
contact with a hot muffler or engine or you could be
severely burned.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
« Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.
® High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from a leak is
capable of injecting material into skin. Inspect hose
each time before using it. Check all hoses for cuts,
leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or
movement of couplings. If any of these conditions
exist, replace hose immediately. Never repair high
pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that
meets minimum pressure rating of your pressure
washer.
Note: In the State of California a spark arrestor is
required by law (Section 4442 of the Caitfornia Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Note: The engine of your pressure washer has a spark
arrestor muffler. The spark arrestor must be maintained
in effective working order by the owner/operator.
You can order a spark arrestor (part #83083) through
JSSSBSk
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS “ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.”