Craftsman 580.676661 Owner's Manual page 3

WARNtNG
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
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.
WARNtNG
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
in safe direction and squeeze spray ALWAYS point gun
gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each
time, before starting engine. Engage trigger lock when
not in use.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,
always point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to release high pressure.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINBNG FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
Fil! or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fue! away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are
in place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
VHEN OPERATmNG EQUIPMENT
* Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids,
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRBNG EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUBPMENT WITH FUEL mN
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 fue! vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.