Craftsman 580.752800 Owner's Manual page 3

In the State of California a spark arrester is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. If you equip the
muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in
effective working order.You can order a spark arrester
through your authorized Sears service dealer.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Some chemicals or detergents may be
harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing
severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance
that vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions packed with mask so you are certain
mask will provide necessary protection against inhaling
harmful vapors.
WARNING
Spray contact with electrical wiring can
result in electrocution.
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
WARNING
Use of pressure washer can create puddles
and slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall
if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from
cleaning surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Cleaning area should have adequate slopes and
drainage to reduce possibility of falls due to slippery
surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use pressure washer
from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable
location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat and hot
exhaust gases. Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F
(65°C).
Fire or severe burns can occur.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Stay clear of exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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