Craftsman 580.7524 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
WARNtNG
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
, DANGER
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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.