Craftsman 580.750400 Operator's Manual page 4

WARNING Starter cordkickback (rapid retraction) will
pull h and and arm toward e ngine f aster than you
canletgowhich could cause b roken b ones,
fractures, bruises, orsprains r esulting inserious
injury.
o NEVER pull starter cord without first r elieving spray gun
pressure.
When starting engine, pull c ord slowly until resistance isfelt
and then pull r apidly toavoid k ickback.
After each s tarting attempt, where engine fails torun, always
point spray gun insafe d irection, press red button and squeeze
spray gun trigger torelease high pressure.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when u sing h igh
pressure spray toavoid i njury w hen s pray gun kicks b ack.
A WARNING Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source could cause electric
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
NEVER spraynearpowersource.
A WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which could result in
serious injury.
o if cut by fluid, call physician immediately. DO NOTtreat as a
simple cut.
o DO NOT allow CHILDRENto operate pressure washer.
o NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
o NEVERrepair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
o NEVERconnect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized_
o 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 piants_
o DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position_
o DO NOTleave spray gun unattended while machine is runni%
o NEVERuse a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order_
Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessoriesare
correctly attached_
,a, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHENADDING OH BRAiNiNG FUEL
, Turn pressure washer engine OFFand let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
, Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
, DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
. if fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
Checkfuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
* Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
* DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
DO NOToperate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
DO NOT spray flammabb fiquids.
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUEL OH EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL iN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.
A WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanceon ail sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
it is a violation of California PuNic ResourceCode, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark attester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may havesimilar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark attester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.