Craftsman 020395 Operation Manual - Page 4

_k WARNING 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. • NEVERpull 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, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure. • Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back. A, WARNING Risk of electrocution. "_,dh Contact with power source can cause electric shock or burn. • NEVERspraynearpowersource. _k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that tahnisd eitsquuipnmdeernlyt inpgrodtisuscueess, calenacduintgthtroousgehriousskin 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 CHILDRENto operate pressure washer. • NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit. • NEVERrepair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replaceo-ring or seal. • NEVERconnect 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, press red button and squeezespray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure, every time you stop engine. • NEVERaim spray gun at people,animals, or plants. • DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position. • DO NOTleave spray gun unattended while machine is running. • NEVERuse a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order. • Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessoriesare correctly attached. _k WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHENADDING OR DRAININGFUEL • Turn pressure washer OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion. • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. • Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. • DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke. WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT • Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place. • DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed. WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT • DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill. • DO NOT spray flammable liquids. WHENTRANSPORTINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT • Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve OFF. • Disconnect spark plug wire. WHEN STORINGFUEL OR EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL IN TANK • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors. _k WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns. _ _ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching. • Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of pressure washer including overhead. • It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine. • Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts.