Craftsman 580.752000 - Manual (Page 10)

Applying Detergent vinth Adjustable Nozzle
IMPORTANT: Use chemicals designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could
damage the pump.
CAUTION
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
Starting thè engine without ail thè hoses connected and
without the water turned ION wiii idarhageithe punrip;
To apply detergenti follow these steps;
1. Review use of adjustable nozzle.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in
contact with the hot muffler.
•I I When inssrtingi the filter into a. detergent solutioni bottle,i
route the tube sp as to keep it from inadvertently
contacting the I hot: muffler.: j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Y Y Y
Slide adjustable nozzle fonrvard to low pressure
mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in
high pressure position.
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Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump. Start engine.
Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting from
bottom and working up.
Allow detergent to “soak in” for 3-5 minutes before
rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface
from drying.
For washing, start at lower portion of area to be
washed and work upward, using long, even,
overlapping strokes.
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placing the filter into a clean
bucket of water and running the pressure washer in
low pressure for 1-2 minutes.
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Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Slide nozzle backward to high pressure, press
trigger and wait for detergent to clear.
NOTE: You can also stop detergent flow by removing
detergent siphoning tube from container.
2. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you
plan to spray.
^ V^RNING
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
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Be extrernely careful if you must use the pressure
washer from a\ ladder^ eoaffoldlngi or anyi other relatively
unstable location.
Firmly grasp sprayIguPwith botKhahdslwhen using high
pressure: spray to avoid : injury: if guntdcks iback.: y y y : :
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found,
it is okay to continue cleaning.
4. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for
washing and applying detergent.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray
gun, circulating water in the pump can reach
temperatures above 125°F. The system engages to
cool the pump by dischai^ing the warm virater onto
the ground.
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