Craftsman 3800 Operation Manual - Page 3

WARHJNG The engine exhaustfrom this productcontains chemicalsknownto the State of California to cause cancer,birthdefects, or otherreproductiveharm. WARHJHG Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, _ naatuigsueea,,dfaizinztininegsso,rvdoemaittihn.g, confusion, seizures, Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning. * OperatepressurewasherONLYoutdoors. Keepexhaustgasfrom enteringa confinedareathrough windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings. DONOTstart or run engineindoorsor in an enclosedarea, evenif windowsanddoorsare open. Usea respiratoror maskwheneverthereis a chancethat vapors maybe inhaled. Readall instructionswith maskso you arecertainthe maskwill providethe necessaryprotectionagainstinhalingharmful vapors. WARHIHG _¢ Ciosnktaocf tewleitchtrpoocuwteiorns.ource can cause electric shock or burn. * NEVERspray nearpowersource. WARHIHG s_ Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns. _ sEtrxuhcatusrethseoart/dgamseasgceafuneigl tnaitnekccoamusbiunsgtiablfeirse,. DO NOTtouch 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 internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDAForest 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 havesimilar laws. WARHIHG eFxupelolasnivdei.ts vapors are extremely flammable and dFeiraetohr. explosion can cause severe burns or WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL * TurnpressurewasherOFFand let it coolat least2 minutes beforeremovingfuelcap. Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure in tank. Fillor drain fueltank outdoors. DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuel expansion. If fuel spills,wait until it evaporatesbeforestartingengine. Keepfuelawayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and otherignitionsources. DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke. WHENSTARTIN6EQUIPMENT * Ensuresparkplug,muffler,fuel cap,andair cleanerarein place. . DONOTcrank enginewith sparkplug removed. WHENOPERATIN6EQUIPMENT * DONOTtip engineor equipmenat t anglewhichcausesfuel to spill. . DONOTsprayflammableliquids. WHENTRANSPORTINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT * Transport/repaiwr ith fueltank EMPTYor with fuel shutoffvalve OFF. . Disconnecst parkplugwire. WHENSTORINGFUELOREQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK * Storeawayfrom furnaces,stoves,water heatersc, lothes dryers,or otherappliancesthat havepilot light or otherignition sourcebecausetheycanignitefuelvapors. WARHJHG 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 startercord withoutfirst relievingspraygun pressure. Whenstartingengine,pull cord slowlyuntil resistanceis felt andthen pull rapidlyto avoidkickback. • After eachstartingattempt,whereenginefails to run, always pointspraygun in safedirection,pressred buttonand squeeze sprayguntriggerto releasehigh pressure. • Firmlygraspspraygunwith both handswhenusing high pressuresprayto avoidinjury whenspraygun kicks back.