Craftsman 580.752370 Owners Manual

Operator's Manual

PRESSU WASHE

7.0 HORSEPOWER 2800 PSI 2.5 GPM Model No. 580.752370

HOURS:

Mort. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)

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Before using thisproduct, read this manual and follow allSafety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual y siga todas las Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com

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

WARRANTY

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SAFETY RULES

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

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9-12

SPECIFICATIONS

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13

MAINTENANCE

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STORAGE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY

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ESPANOL

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HOW TO ORDER PARTS

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WARRANTY

One=Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Pressure Washer

When assembled, operated and maintained according to allsupplied instructions, ifthisCraftsman Pressure Washer fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outletinthe United States for free repair (or replacement ifrepair proves impossible).

This warranty excludes spark plugs and airfilters, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year.

Allwarranty coverage applies for only 90 days from date of purchase ifthispressure washer isever used for commercial or rentalpurposes.

This warranty gives you specificlegalrights,and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

This is the 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.

ead 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 (,A) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a and/or a safety message to alertyou to hazards.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, ifnot avoided, 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.

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CAUTION, when used without the alertsymbol, indicates a situationthat could resultinequipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the riskof injuryor death.

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WARNING

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

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested , causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning

• 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, even ifdoors or windows are open.
• 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 willprovide necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. pull

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result

• in safe direction and squeeze spray ALWAYS point gun gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each time, before starting engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.

WARNING

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and surfaces slippery

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 this unit on 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 relativelyunstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

• Turn pressure washer OFF and let itcool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fillor drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfilltank. 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.

VHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
• Iffuel spills,wait until itevaporates before starting engine.

VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes