Sears 580.76101 - Manual (Page 3)

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
Inhaled or Ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may
cause property damage or severe injury.
Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure
washer at any time.
Operate engine only at governed speed. Running
the engine at excessive speeds increases the
hazard of personal injury. Do Not tamper with parts
which may increase or decrease the governed
speed.
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. See “Storage” on
page 13 for cold weather protection.
Never use a spray gun which does not have a
trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working
order.
Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray
gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting
the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.
Never operate units with broken or missing parts,
or without protective housing or covers.
Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of
deterioration, such as chafed or spongy hose,
loose or missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap.
Correct all defects before operating the pressure
washer.
Do Not spray flammable liquids.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a
chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all
instructions with mask so you are certain the mask
will provide the necessary protection against
inhaling harmful vapors.
Never aim the spray gun at people, animals or
plants. The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
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.
Always wear eye protection when you use this
equipment or when you are in the vicinity where
the equipment is in use.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne.
• Do Not operate the pressure washer above the
rated pressure.
• Never move the machine by pulling on the high
pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the
unit.
• Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and
accessories are correctly attached.
• Do Not secure the spray gun in the (open)
position.
• High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass. Do Not point spray gun at glass
when in the jet spray mode.
• 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 slippery surfaces.
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
• 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 as you
could be severely burned.
• 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 maximum pressure rating of your unit.
• The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in
good condition before operating the pressure
washer. These components act as spark arresters
if the engine backfires.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Cther states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
NOTE: If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it
must be maintained in effective working order. You
can order a spark arrester through your authorized
Sears service dealer.