Craftsman 138.75275 Operator's Manual

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[,._]p_[o] [,.'Y-'1al=l i'l I_u#_,.-]parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and anyother conditions that may affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damaged mustbe properly repaired or replaced by anauthorized service center to avoid risk ofpersonal injury.• Never leave product running unattended.Turn power off. Don't leave product until itcomes to a complete stop.• Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, orgrease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.• Follow manufacturer's recommendationsfor safe loading, unloading, transport, andstorage of machine.• Keep product dry, clean, and free from oiland grease. Always use a clean cloth whencleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based products, or any solvents toclean product.• Check the work area before each use.Remove all objects such as rocks, brokenglass, nails, wire, or string which can bethrown or become entangled in the machine.• Do not use product if switch does not turnit off. Have defective switches replaced by anauthorized service center.• Avoid dangerous environment. Don'texpose to rain. Keep work area well lit.• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordto carry the product or to disconnect the plugfrom an outlet. Keep cord away from heat,oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replacedamaged cords immediately. Damaged cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCl)protection should be provided on thecircuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for theproduct. Receptacles are available havingbuilt-in GFCI protection and may be used forthis measure of safety.• Never direct a water stream toward peopleor pets, or any electrical device.• Before starting any cleaning operation,close doors and windows. Clear the area tobe cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture,or other objects that could create a hazard.• Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents,flammable material, bleaches, or industrialgrade solutions in this product. Theseproducts can cause physical injuries tothe operator and irreversible damage to themachine._lh WA R N IN G! High pressure jets can bedangerous if subject to misuse. The jet mustnot be directed at people, animals, electricaldevices, or the machine itself.• Keep the motor away from flammables andother hazardous materials.• Check bolts and nuts for looseness beforeeach use. A loose bolt or nut may causeserious motor problems.• Before storing, allow the motor to cool.• When servicing use only identicalreplacement parts. Use of any other partsmay create a hazard or cause productdamage.• ONLY use cold water.• Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet ismaintained from combustible materials.• Connect pressure washer only to anindividual branch circuit.• Hold the handle and wand securely withboth hands. Expect the trigger handleto move when the trigger is pulled due toreaction forces. Failure to do so could causeloss of control and injury to yourself andothers.• Save these instructions. Refer to themfrequently and use them to instruct otherusers. If you loan someone this product, loanthem these instructions also.,_ WARN IN G! Some dust created by powersanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:• Lead from lead-based paints• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement andother masonry products• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber. Your risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this typeof work. To reduce your exposure to thesechemicals: work in a well ventilated area, andwork with approved safety equipment, such asthose dust masks that are specially designedto filter out microscopic particles.4-English