Craftsman 580.750910 Operator's Manual page 4

,A 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.
NEVER pullstartercordwithoutfirst relievingspraygun
pressure.
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistance isfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
After eachstartingattempt,whereengine fails to run,always
pointspraygun in safedirection,pressred buttonandsqueeze
sprayguntriggerto release high pressure.
Firmlygraspspraygunwith bothhandswhenusinghigh
pressure sprayto avoidinjurywhenspraygun kicks back.
AL WABNmNG Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source could cause electric
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
NEVERspray near power source.
WABNmNG 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.
DO NOTlift or tilt surface cbaner from horizontal surface while
connected to spray gun. Releasespray gun trigger prior to
lifting or tilting.
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.
A WABN_NG Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHEN ADDING OB DBAINING 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.
WHEN STAF[TING EQUmPMENT
, Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPEBATIUG EQUIPMENT
o 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 flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTmNG, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUmPMENT
, 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 STOF[IUGFUEL OF{EO, UmPMENT WroTH FUEL mN TAUK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.
Ak WABNJNG Exhaustheat/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.
Mow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanceon all 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 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.