After Each Use - Craftsman 580.752610 Operator's Manual

Clean and inspect the spark arrester as follows:
1. Remove the three 6 mm bolts (A) from the muffler
protector (B), and remove the muffler protector.
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B
A
2. Remove the two special screws (C) from the spark
arrester, and remove the spark arrester (D) from
muffler (E).
3. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen. Be careful not to damage the screen.
IMPORTANT: Replace spark arrester if it has breaks or holes.
4. Install clean (or new) spark arrester in reverse order of
removal.

AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and
"freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every
use:
1. Shut off engine, turn off water supply, point gun in a
safe direction, press red button and squeeze trigger to
relieve trapped pressure and let engine cool.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
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Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
C
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every
time you stop engine.
2. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, gun, and spray
tip extension. Use a rag to wipe off the hose.
3. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about 6 times. This should remove most liquid in
pump.
4. Coil high pressure hose on hose wrap provided on
accessory tray.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
6. If storing for more than 30 days see Long Term Storage
on next page.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
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.
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this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.