Craftsman 580.752960 Operator's Manual page 4

,& WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
,_can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
• NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
• 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 spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze
spray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
,_.WARNING Risk of electrocution.
'_.ml Contactwith power source could cause electric
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• NEVER spraynearpowersource.
,_, 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.
• If cut by fluid, call physician immediately. DO NOTtreat as a
simple cut.
• DO NOT allow CHILDRENto operate pressure washer.
• NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
• NEVERrepair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
• NEVERconnect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• 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 plants.
• DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOTleave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
• 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.
_i_ WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHENADDING OR DRAINING 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 insideany building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
* DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
* DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING,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 OR 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.
,_, WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
causing a fire, resulting death,
tank in
serious injury and/or property damage.
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 least5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanceon all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
• it is a violation of California Public ResourceCode, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered landunless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, 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 arrester 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.