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Warhihg, Warning, Notice - pressure washer water pump

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WARHIHG The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its )ossible amputation. _ nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and 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. Replace o-ring or seal. • NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto 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 NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running. NEVERuse a spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order. Always be certain spray gun, spray tips and accessories are correctly attached. WARHIHG 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 haveadequate 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. WARHIHG Unintentional sparking can result in fire or _¢ electric shock. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK • Use approved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. WARHIHG Shatanrdtesr, ahnadir, octlhoethrinrgo,tatoinrgacpcaerstssocraiens.entangle * NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or covers. . DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. WARNING Risk of eye injury. _Spray can splash back or propel objects. Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use. Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles. NEVERsubstitute safety glasses for safety goggles. NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items including lass. DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red (0 °) spray tip. NEVERaim spray gun at plants. NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and shorten its life. If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Sears. NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers. DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine. DO NOT tamper with governed speed. DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way. Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there. NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle provided on unit. Check 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 pressure washer. This equipment is designed to be used with Sears authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks and liabilities.

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WARHIHG
The high pressure
stream
of water that this
equipment
produces
can cut through
skin and its
_
nderlying
tissues,
leading to serious
injury
and
)ossible 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.
Replace o-ring or seal.
•
NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto 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 NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
NEVERuse a spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
Always be certain spray gun, spray tips and accessories are
correctly attached.
WARHIHG
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 haveadequate 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.
WARHIHG
Unintentional
sparking
can result in fire or
_¢
electric shock.
WHEN
ADJUSTING OR
MAKING
REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSUREWASHER
•
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN
TESTINGFORENGINESPARK
•
Use approved spark plug tester.
•
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARHIHG
Starter and other rotating
parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing,
or accessories.
*
NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
_Spray
can splash back or propel objects.
Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
NEVERsubstitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
NOTICE
High pressure
spray may damage fragile items
including
lass.
DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red (0 °) spray tip.
NEVERaim spray gun at plants.
NOTICE
Improper
treatment
of pressure
washer can damage
it
and
shorten
its life.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Sears.
NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers.
DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.
Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts
of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle
provided on unit.
Check 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 pressure
washer.
This equipment is designed to be used with Sears authorized
parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT
comply with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks
and liabilities.