Craftsman 580.752600 Owners Manual

Owner's Manual

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

7.0 HORSEPOWER 2600 PSI 2.5 GPM Model No. 580.752600

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

For one year from the date of purchase, when thisCraftsman pressure washer ismaintained and operated according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears willrepair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

Ifthiswasher isused for commercial purposes, thiswarranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. Ifthishigh pressure washer isused 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 failureto maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained inthe owner's manual.

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

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

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

SAFETY RULES

This isthe safety alert symbol. Itis used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey allsafety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards:

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

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

The safety alertsymbol (,_k)is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alertyou to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, ifnot avoided, will resultindeath or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, ifnot avoided, could resultin death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might resultin minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alertsymbol, indicates a situationthat could resultin equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce

the riskof injuryor death.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required 3y law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. ;ederal taws apply on federal lands. Ifyou equip the "nuffler with a spark arrester, itmust be maintained in _=ffectiveworking order.You can order a spark arrester _hrough your authorized Sears service dealer.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, b rth defects, or other reproduct ve harm,

DANGER

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning: Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death:

• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respiratoror mask whenever there is a chance thatvapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions packed with mask so you are certain mask willprovide necessary protectionagainst inhaling harmful vapors.

WARNING

Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in electrocution:

• Keep water spray away from electricwiring or fatal electricshock may result.

WARNING

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.

High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.

• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• Operate thisuniton a stable surface.
• Cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce possibility of fallsdue to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful ifyou 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 injuryifgun kicks back.

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WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death:

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn pressure washer OFF and letitcool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuelexpansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilotlights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT lighta cigaretteor smoke.

VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT tipengine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.

VHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

• Transport/repair with fueltank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

VHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

• Store away from