Craftsman 580.768332 Owners Manual

Owner's Manual

6.0 HORSEPOWER 2,400 PSI 2.2 GPM

HIGH PRESSUR WASHER

• Assembly

HOURS:

Mon.Fri.8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)

• Operation

CAUTION" Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

SEARS,

PartNo. 186546 Draft 3 (5/31/2000)

• Maintenance
• Parts
• Espahol

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table Caption: This table is an index or table of contents for a manual, listing various sections and their corresponding page numbers.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman pressure washer is maintained and operated according to the instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repair,free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

Ifthiswasher is used for commercial purposes, thiswarranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. Ifthishigh pressure washer is used for rentalpurposes, thiswarranty applies for only 30 days after date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items such as spark plugs or airfilters, which become worn during normal use.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damage resultingfrom no water being supplied to pump or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service isavailable by returning the high pressure washer to the nearest Sears service center or dealer inthe United States.

This warranty gives you specificlegal rightsand you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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

DANGER! Gasoline ishighly FLAMMABLE and itsvapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat inthe vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Allow unitto cool before refueling.Comply with alllaws regulating storage and handling of gasoline. DANGERI Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE

CAUTION! When setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure washer, always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

DANGER! Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, ifbreathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. Operate thisequipment only inthe open airwhere adequate ventilation isavailable.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. Know its applications, its limitations,and any hazards involved.

• Locate thispressure washer inareas away from combustible materials,combustible fumes or dust.
• The high pressure equipment isdesigned to be used with Sears authorized parts ONLY. Ifyou use thisequipment with parts that do not comply with minimum specifications, the user assumes allrisks and liabilities.
• Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, faintingor poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.

SAFETY RULES

• Do Notallow CHILDREN tooperate thepressure washeratanytime.
• Operate engine only atgoverned speed. Running theengine atexcessive speedsincreases the hazard ofpersonal injury. Do Nottamper with parts whichmay increase ordecrease thegoverned speed.
• Do Notwearloose clothing, jewelry oranything that may be caught inthestarter orother rotating parts.
• Before starting thepressure washerin cold weather, checkall parts oftheequipment and be sureice hasnot formed there.
• Neverusea spray gun whichdoesnothavea trigger lock ortrigger guardinplace and in working order.
• Keep thehoseconnected tomachineorthespray gunwhile thesystemis pressurized. Disconnecting thehosewhile theunit is pressurized is dangerous.
• Units with broken ormissing parts, orwithout protective housing orcovers, should NEVER be operated.
• Checkthefuel system for leaks orsigns of deterioration, suchaschafed orspongyhose, loose ormissing clamps, ordamaged tank orcap. Correct all defects before operating thepressure washer.
• Do Notspray flammable liquids.
• Use a respirator ormask wheneverthere is a chancethat vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with mask soyouarecertain themask will provide thenecessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
• Neveraimthespray gun atpeople, animals or plants. The high pressure stream ofwater that this equipment produces canpierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading toserious injury and possible amputation.
• Neverallow anypart ofthebodytocome in contact with thefluid stream. Do Notcome in contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in the high pressure hose.
• Always weareye protection when youusethis equipment orwhen youarein thevicinity where theequipment is inuse.
• Highpressure spray cancausepaint chips orother particles tobecome airborne.
• Do Notoperate thepressure washerabovethe rated pressure.
• Nevermove themachineby pulling on thehigh pressure hose. Use thehandle provided on the unit.
• Alwaysbe certain thespray gun,nozzles and accessories arecorrectly attached.
• Do Not secure thespray gun in the(open) position.
• Highpressure spray may damage fragile items including glass. Do Not point spray gun atglass when in thejet spray mode.
• Holdthespray