Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 919.762500 Owner's Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symboIs
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. SAVE THESE DEF_N_T_ONSiINSTRUCT|ONS.
_, WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious inju_,
_i, DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious _.
A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, _ result in minor or moderate
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read
and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using.
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION
OR FIRE
R|SK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Spilled gasoline and its vapors can
become ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases, and hot engine components
such as the muffter.
Heat will expand fueI in the tank
which could result in spillage and
possible fire explosion.
. Operating the pressure washer in an
explosive environment could result
in a fire.
Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can interfere with
its proper ventilation features
causing overheating and possible
ignition of the materials.
Improperly stored fuet could Iead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified persons.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
Some cleaning fluids contain sub-
stances which could cause injury to
skin, eyes, or lungs,
HOW TO PREVENT iT
. Shut off engine and allow it to cooi
before adding fuel to the tank.
Use care in filling tar_,k to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before
starting engine.
* Keep maximum fuel !eve! _'_" below
top of tank to allow for expansion.
e Operate and fuel equipment in welt
ventilated areas free from obstruc-
tions. Equip areas with fire
extinguishers suitabIe for gasoline
fires.
= Never operate pressure washer in an
area containing dry brusb_ or weeds.
• Store fuel in container approved for
gasoline, in a secure !ocat}on away
from work area.
Operate pressure washer in a well
ventilated area. Avoid enciosed areas
such as garages, basements ,etc.
Never operate unit in a !ocation
occupied by humans or animafs.
o Use only cleaning fluids specifically
recommended for h;gh pressure
washers. Foliow manLJacturers
recommendations.