Safety Instructions - Craftsman 138.75275 Operator's Manual

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,_ WAR N IN G! Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
_k WAR N I N G ! When using this product
basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT
• To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary when a product is
used near children.
• Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
Know how to stop the product and release
pressure quickly.
• Stay alert and exercise control. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense.
Do not operate product when you are tired.
Do not rush.
• Do not operate the product while under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
• Don't overreach or stand on unstable
support. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in this manual.
• This product is provided with a ground
fault circuit interrupter built into the power
cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts.
_, WARN I N G ! Risk of injection
or
injury
- Do not direct discharge stream at people or
animals.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
• This pressure washer is provided with a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) built
into the plug of the power supply cord. This
device provides additional protection from the
risk of electric shock. Should replacement of
the plug or cord become necessary, use only
identical replacement parts that include GFCI
protection.
EXTENSION CORDS
• Do not use with extension cord. Plug directly
into receptacle.
_, WARNING! To reduce the risk of
electrocution, keep all connections dry and off
the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
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• Know your product. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the machine's
applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this
product.
• To reduce the risk of injury, keep children
and visitors away. All visitors should wear
safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area.
• Use right product. Don't force product or
attachment to do a job it was not designed
for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
• Do not operate the equipment while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
• Use only recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use
of the product, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
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