Craftsman 580.752010 - Manual (Page 3)

^ WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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.
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.
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
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun.
A WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING 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.
• Fill or drain 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 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.
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.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
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 wate
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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.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.