Craftsman 580.752160 User manual

Operator'sManual
®
2780 PSi MAX
2.5 GPff] MAX
_odei No. 580.752160
PRESSUREWASHER
CUSTOMERHELPLINE
HOUriS: Non. -Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
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Before usingthis product, readthis
manualand follow atI SafetyRutes
and Operating Instructions.
ADVER'rENCmA
Antes de utiiizar el producto, Ieaeste
manuaiy siga todas Ias Reglasde
Seguridade Instrucciones de Uso.
Sears, Roebuck and Ca., Hoffman Estates, _L 68179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.eom
Part No. 202663GS Draft B(04/04/2007)
®Safety
®Assembly
®Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
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WARRANTY.......................................... 2
SAFETYRULES...................................... 2-5
FEATURESANDCONTROLS.............................. 6
ASSEMBLY......................................... 7-9
OPERATION....................................... 10-13
SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 14
MAINTENANCE.................................... 15-19
STORAGE........................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 21
REPLACEMENTPARTS.............................. 22-29
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTY..................... 30-31
ESPANOL......................................... 32-55
HOWTOORDERPARTS........................ BACKPAGE
If this pressurewasher faiis dueto a defectin materiai or workmanship within one year from the dateof purchase,return it to
any Searsstore, other Craftsman outlet, or SearsParts & RepairCenterin the UnitedStates or Canadafor free repair (or
replacementif repair proves impossible).
Ali warranty coverageapplies for only 90 days from dateof purchaseif this pressurewasher is ever usedfor commercial or
rentaipurposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso haveother rights which vary from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Ce,, Heffman Estates, JL68179
Sears Canada Jnc,, Terente, 8ntarie, Canada MSB 2B8
Thisis the safety alert symbol, tt is used to alert yea to potentialpersenaminjary hazards. ObeyaHsafety messages
that fellow this symbemto avoid pessiNe injuryor death.
_Read this manual carefully and become familiar
..... with yourpressurewasher. Knew its applications,
itslimitations, and any hazardsinvolved.
Thesafety alert symboi (,_) is usedwith a signal word
(DAr/GER,CAUTION,WARNING),a pictorial and/or a safety
messageto alert you to hazards.BANGERindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, wi/'/resuIt in deathor serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, cou/d
result in deathor serious injury. CAUTtONindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICEindicatesa situation that could result in
equipment damage. Foiiow safety messagesto avoid or
reducethe risk of injury or death.
Hazard $ymhomsand NteanJngs
ToxicFurnes
SlipperySurface
Fire
Kickback ElectricalShock
Fall FluidInjection
Explosion Operator'sManual
MovingParts FlyingObiects HotSurface
© SearsBrands, LLC

Runningenginegivesoffcarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,coioriess,poisongas.
Breathingcarbonmonoxidecancauseheadache,
fatigue,dizziness,vomiting,confusion,seizures,
nausea,faintingordeath.
Somechemicaisordetergentsmaybeharmfulif
inhaledoringested,causingseverenausea,
fainting,orpoisoning.
•OperatepressurewasherONLYoutdoors.
o Keepexhaustgasfromenteringaconfinedareathrough
windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings.
o DONOTstartor runengineindoorsor in anenclosedarea,
evenif windowsanddoorsareopen.
•Usea respiratoror maskwheneverthereisa chancethat
vaporsrnaybeinhaled.
• Readall instructionswith masksoyouarecertainthernaskwill
providethenecessaryprotectionagainstinhalingharmful
vapors.
WARNING
_¢ Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source can cause electric
shock or burn.
•NEVERspray nearpower source
WARNING
_'_ Fuet and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHENARRmNG ORBRAINING FUEL
o Turn pressure washer OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure
in tank.
o Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOTover% tank. Mow spacefor fue! expansion.
o Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel away frorn sparks, openflames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
• DONOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUmP_'IENT
o Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner arein
place.
o DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIP_tENT
• DONOTtip engine or equiprnentat anglewhich causes fuel to
spill
o DONOTspray'flamrnable liquids.
WHENTRANSPORTmNGOR REPAIRmNGEQNIPI_IENT
o Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
o Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWiTH FUEL mNTANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves_water heaters_clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey'can ignite fuel vapors.

WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pulI hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can Iet go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
o When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pul! rapidly to avoid kickback.
o After eachstarting atternpt where enginefails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction and squeezespray gun trigger
to releasehigh pressure. Engagespray gutstrigger lock.
o Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid iniury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Useof pressure washer cancreate puddles and
slippery surfaces,
Kickbackfrom spray gun cancause you to fall,
*Operatepressure washer frorn a stable surface.
o The cleaningarea should haveadequate slopes and drainageto
reducethe possibility of afall dueto slippery surfaces.
o Be extremelycareful if you rnust usethe pressurewasher from
a ladder,scaffolding, or any other similar location.
o Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damagefuel tank causing a fire.
*DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exlsaustgases.
*Allow equipment to cool before touching.
o Keepat least 5feet (152 crn) of clearanceon all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
o Codeof FederalRegulation (CFR)Title 36 Parks,Forests,and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to haveaspark arrester, rnaintainedin
effective working order, complying to USDAForestservice
standard 5100-1C or later revision. Inthe State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states rnay havesimilar laws.
pressure stream of water that thi-['s_
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ .underlying tissues, ieading to serious injury and
possibie amputation.
_l"_ Spray gun traps h gl water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
DONOTallow CHILDRENto operate pressure washer.
NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
NEVERrepair leakingconnections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto nozzle extension.
Keephigh pressure hose connectedto purnp and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYSpoint spray gun in safe direction and squeezespray
gun trigger to releasehigh pressure, everytime you stop
engine. Engagetrigger lock when not in use.
NEVERaim spray gutsat people, animals, or plants.
DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position.
DO NOTleavespray gun unattended while rnacbineis running.
NEVERusea spray gun wlsichdoes not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place andin working order.
Always be certain spray gun, nozzbs and accessories are
correctly attached.
WARNING
Unintentionalsparking can result in fire or
_¢ electrb shock.
WHENADJNSTmNGOR_IAKtNGREPAIRSTOYOURPRESSURE
WASHER
o Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthesparkplugandplace
thewirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTmNGFORENGINESPARK
o Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.

WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts canentangie
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVERoperatepressurewasherwithoutprotectivehousingor
covers.
• DONOTwea!looseclothing jewelryor anythingthat maybe
caughtinthestarteror otherrotati_gparts.
o Tieup longhai!andrernovejewelry.
WARNING
IRisk of eyeinjury=
..L..__jSpray cansplash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhenusingthis equipmentor in
vicinityof whereequipmentisin use.
Beforestartingthepressurewasher,besureyouarewearing
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles.
High pressure spray may damagefragiie items inciuding
lass.
DONOTpointspraygunatglasswhenusingMAX(0°) nozzle.
NEVERaimspraygunatplants.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damageit and
shorten its iife.
Ifyouhavequestionsaboutintendeduse,askdealeror contact
Sears.
NEVERoperateunitswith brokenor missingpa!rs,or without
protectivehousingor covers.
DONOTby-passanysafetydeviceonthis rnachine.
DONOTtamperwith governedspeed.
DONOToperatepressurewasheraboveratedpressure.
DONOTmodifypressurewasherinanyway.
Beforestartingpressurewasherincoldweathercheckall parts
oftheequiprner_tto besureicehasnotformedthere.
NEVERmovemachinebypullingon hoses.Usehandle
providedon unit.
Checkfuelsystemfor leaksor signsofdeterioration,suchas
chafedor spongyhose,looseor missingclamps_or damaged
ta!_korcap.Correctalldefectsbeforeoperatingpressure
washer.
Thisequipmentisdesignedto beusedwith Searsauthorized
partsONLY.If equipmentis usedwith partsthatDONOT
complywith minimumspecifications,userassumesall risks
andliabilities.

KNOWYOURPRESSUREWASHER
,r' F I-_Read the Operator's ManuaJ and safety ruJesbefore operating yourpressurewasher.
.... Comparethe illustrations with your pressurewasher to familiarizeyourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
A =Spray Gun-- Controisthe appiication of water onto
cleaningsurfacewith trigger device,inctudestrigger iock.
B oPresisieeSprayTM SeJestor-- Containssix different
setting for various appiications.
C- Cleaning Tank - Usedto provide pressure washer safe
detergents into the iow pressure stream.
D -Resoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine manuatiy.
E- Fuel Tank-- FilItank with reguiar unleadedfuel. Aiways
leaveroom for fuei expansion.
F =Warning/Operating instructions Tag-- Identifies hazards
and proper procedureto start/stop pressure washer,
G - Air Filter -- Protects engine by fiitering dust and debris
out of intake air=
H =ThrottleLever-- Setsengine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
J =Choke Lever -- Preparesa coid engine for starting.
J(- Pamp -- Developshigh pressure=
L - A[itematic CoolDown System-- Cycleswaterthrough
pump when water reaches 125°=155%.Warm water wiii
discharge from pump ontoground. This system prevents
internal pump damage.
Ni- Oil Fill/Dipstick -- Check,add and drain engine eli here=
N =High Press[ireHose -- Connectone end to water pump
and the other end to spray gun.
P- Accessory Tray -- Provides convenientstorage for
standard and optional accessories,such as brushes,
turbo wands, etc=
items Not Shown:
Data Tag (near rear of base plate) -- Provides model and
serial number of pressure washer. Pieasehavethese readily
avaiiabieif calling for assistance.
High Press[ire O[itJet-- Connectionfor higil pressure hose.
Safety Goggles-- Always usethe enciosedsafety goggies
when running your pressure washer.
Water inlet -- Connectionfor garden hose.

YourcleaningsystemrequiressomeassembIyandisready
foruseonlyafterithasbeenproperiyservicedwiththe
recommendedoilandfuel.
Jfyou haveany prohbmswith the assembly of your
pressurewasher, please call the pressurewasher hempline
at 1o800o222o3136.
UNPACKTHEPRESSUREWASHER
1. Removeeverything from carton exceptpressure washer.
2. Opencarton completely bycutting eachcorner from top
to bottom.
3. Removepressure washer from carton.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkali contents, if any parts are missing or damaged,call
the pressure washer hetplineat 1=800=222=3136.
° Main Unit
*Handb with CieaningTankAssembly
, AccessoryTray
° High PressureHose
° Spray Gun
, PrecisionSprayTM Selector
, DetergentSiphoning Hose/Fiiter
*Oil Bottle
, Parts Bag (which includes the following):
.Operator's Manual
, Owner's Registration Card
, SafetyGoggies
, HandieFasteningHardwareKit (whichincludes):
, CarriageBolts (2)
, Plastic Knobs (2)
, Tree6iips (4)
Becomefamiiiar with eachpiecebefore assembiingthe
pressure washer. Identify alI contents with the illustration on
page 6. if any parts are missing or damaged,callthe
pressure washer helptineat 1-808-222-3136.
A$$EJ IBLINGCLEANINGSYSTEJ
Your Craftsmancleaningsystem will needassembly before
operation:
1. Fiii out and send in registration card.
2. Attach handieand accessorytray.
3. Connectdetergent siphon hoseto pump.
4. Add eli to engine crankcase.
5. Add fuel to fuel tank.
6. Connectpressure hoseto spray gun and pump.
7. Connectwater supply to pump.
8. Attach PrecisionSprayTM Selector to spray gun.
Attach Handle and Accessery Tray
1. Placehandb (A) onto handb supports (8) connectedto
main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handb align with holes
(C) on handle supports.
NOTE:it may be necessaryto move the handle supports
from sideto side in order to align the handle so it wifl slide
overthe handIesupports.
2. Insert carriagebolts (A) through holesfrom back of unit
and attacha plastic knob (8) from front of unit. Tighten
by hand.
3. Placeaccessorytray (A) over holes (g) on handle
(viewing from front of unit). Pushthe tree clips (8) into
the holes until they sit fiat againstthe accessorytray.
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Insert supplied accessoriesin spacesprovided in
accessorytray. See How to UseAccessofy Tray.

Attach Detergent Siphon Hose te Pemp
Thepressure washer is equipped with two detergent
siphoning hoses.One is attachedto the cleaningtank and
one is loosefor siphoning pressure washer safe detergents
from a bottle or container.
Attach one of the detergent siphon hoses (A) to the barbed
hose fitting (B) on the pump.
iMPORTANT:Onlyone detergent siphoning hosecan be used
at a time. When cleaningtank is not used, makesure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaningtank is in the "Off"
position.
Add Engine Oil
1. Placepressure washer on a flat, ieveisurface.
2. Cleanarea around oii fiii and remove yeiiow oii fiii
cap/dipstick.
NOTE:See 0i/Recommendations in Maintenancesection.
Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oiI funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
improper treatment of pressurewasher can damageit and
shorten its life.
DONOTattempttocrankor sta!ttheenginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwiththerecommendedoil.Thismayresultin
anenginefailure.
4. Replaceoil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Add Fee?
Fuel must meet these requirements:
Clean,fresh, unleadedgasoline.
.A minimum of 87 octane/87AKI (91 RON). Highaltitude
use, see HighAltitude.
°Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohoI) or up to
15% MTBE(methyl tertiary butyi ether) is acceptable.
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Faiiumto foliow Operator's Manuaifor fuet
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.
DONOTmixoil in gasoline.
DONOTmodifyengineto runon alternatefuels.
To protectthefueI systemfrom gum formation, mix in afue!
stabiiizerwhenadding fueLSeeStorage.Ali fueiis not the
same.if you experiencestarting or performanceproblemsafter
usingfue!,switch to a differentfuel provideror changebrands.
This engineis certifiedto operateon gasoiine.Theemission
control systemfor this engineis EM(EngineModifications).
WARNING
Fueiand its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can causesevere burns or
death.
WHENADEmNGFUEL
•TurnpressurewasherOFFandletit coolatleast2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
•Fillfueltankoutdoors.
o DONOToverfilltank.Allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
•Iffuelspills waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
o Keepfuelawayfrornsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
•DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
1. Cieanareaaround fuel fiii cap, removecap.
2. Siowiy add regular unleadedfuel (A) to fuet tank (B). Be
carefui not to overfiii. Aiiow about 1.5" (4 cm) (C) oftank
space for fuel expansion.
CAUTION! AIcohoI-blendedfuels (caiiedgasohot,ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisture, which leadsto separationand
formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe
fuel system ofan engine while in storage.
To avoidengineproblems,the fuelsystemshould betreated
with a fuel preserveror emptiedbeforestorageof 30 days or
longer,if adding a fuel preserver,fiii the fuei tank with fresh
fuel. if oniy partiaiiy fiiied, air in the tank wiii promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If fuel preserver is not used,
drainthefueI tank,startthe engineand ietit run untiithe fuel
linesandcarburetorare empty. Usefreshfuel nextseason.See
Storagefor additionalinformation.
NEVERuseengine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damagemay occur.

Ataltitudesover5,000feet(1524meters),aminimum
85octane/85 AKI (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To
remain emissions compiiant, high attitudeadjustment is
required. Operationwithout this adjustment wiii cause
decreasedperformance, increasedfuel consumption, and
increasedemissions. Seea qualified Searsdealer for high
altitude adjustment information. Operationof the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.
Cennect Hese and Water Supply te Pump
NOTE:Removeand discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outiet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoii high pressure hoseand attach one end of hoseto
baseof spray gun. Tighten by hand.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces cancut through skin and its
underlyingtissues, leadingto serious injury and
)ossibb amputation.
*NEVERconnecthighpressurehoseto nozzbextension.
*Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto purnpandspraygun
whilesysternis pressurized.
.Alwaysbecertainspraygun,nozzlesandaccessoriesare
correctlyattached.
Attach other end of high pressure hoseto high pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3, Beforeconnecting garden hoseto water inlet, inspect
inletscreen. Cleanscreen (A) if it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged.DONOTrun pressure washer if
inletscreen is damaged or missing,
.Runwater through garden hosefor 30 secondsto flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
iMPORTANT:DONOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLYcoId water (Iessthan 100%).
5. Connectgarden hose(not to exceed50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
NOTICE
Using a OneWay Vatve(vacuum breakeror checkvaiv@
at pump inlet cancause pump or iniet connector damage.
ThereMUSTbeatleasttenfeet(3 rn)ofunrestrictedgarden
hosebetweenthepressurewasherinletandanydevice,suchas
avacuumbreakeror checkvalve.
Darnageto equipmentresultingfromfailuretofollowthis
instructionwillvoidwarranty,
6. Turn ONwater, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
jRiskof eyeinjury.
_Spray cansplash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhenusingthis equipmentor in
vicinityof whereequipmentisin use.
Beforestartingthepressurewasher,besureyouarewearing
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles.
ChecMJst Befere Starting Engine
Reviewthe unit to ensureyou haveperformed all of the
following:
1. Besureto read SafetyRu/'esand Operationsections
before usingthe cleaningsystem.
2. Makesure handle is in placeand secure.
3. Checkthat oii has beenaddedto proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fue! to fueI tank.
5. Checkfor proper hoseconnections (high pressure and
water suppiy) and that thereare no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
6. Provideproper water supply (not to exceed 100%).

HOWTO USEYOURCLEANINGSYSTEM
If you haveany probbms operatingyour pressure washer,
pleasecall the pressure washer heJpfineat 1-800-222-3136,
Pressure Washer Lecation
PressureWasherCJearance
VANNING
Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibbs,
structures or damagefuei tank causing a fire.
o Keepatleast5ft. (152cm)clearanceonall sidesofpressure
washerincludingoverhead.
Macepressure washer outdoors in an areathat wiii not
accumulate deadtyexhaustgas. DO NOTpiacepressure
washer where exhaustgas (A) could accumulateand enter
inside or be drawn into a potentiaily occupied building.
Ensureexhaustgas is kept awayfrom any windows, doors,
ventiiation intakes, or other openingsthat can aliow exhaust
gasto coiiect in a confined area. Prevaiiingwinds and air
currents should be taken into considerationwhen positioning
_ressurewasher.
WARNING
Runningengine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxide can causeheadache,
fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea,fainting or death.
° OperatepressurewasherONLYoutdoors.
o Keepexhaustgasfromenteringaconfinedareathrough
windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings.
• DONOTstat or runengineindoorsor in anenclosedarea,
evenif windowsanddoorsareopen.
To Start Your CmeaningSystem
To start your engine=poweredcleaning system for the first
time, foiiow these instructions step=by=step.This information
also applies wheneveryou start the engine after you havelet
the pressure washer sit idle for at bast a day.
1= Placepressure washer nearan outside water source
capableof supplying water at a flow rategreater than
3.5 galions per minute and no iess than 20 PSi at
pressurewasher end of garden hose.
2. Checkthat higil pressure hose istightly connectedto
spray gun and pump. SeeAssemby for illustrations.
3. Makesure unit is in a ieveiposition.
4. Connectgarden hoseto water intet on pressure washer
pump.
5. Turn ONwater, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
6. Attach PrecisionSprayTM Selectorto spray gun according
to PrecisionSprayTM Selector instruction sheet.
7. Engagetrigger lock (A) to spray gun trigger.
8. Movethrottle lever (Ai to "Fast position, shown hereas
a rabbit.
9. Move choke iever (B) to "Choke" position.
NOTE:Fora warm engine,be sure the choke leveris in the
"Run" position.
iMPORTANT:Beforestarting the pressurewasher, be sure
ou are wearing adequatesafety goggbs.
WARNING
>_ iRiskof eYeinjurY.
"|Spraycansplash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhenusingthis equipmentor in
vicinityofwhereequipmentisinuse
Beforestartingthepressurewasher,besureyouarewearing
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitutesafetyglassesforsafetygoggles.
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