Craftsman 580.752310 - Manual (Page 10)

10. Move choke lever to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is
in the “Run” position.
11. Grasp handle and pull recoil starter lightly until you
feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
A
WARNING
or sprains
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.
12. Return recoil starter slowly. DO NOT let rope
“snap back” against starter.
13. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to
“Run” position, as engine warms. If engine falters,
move choke lever to “Choke” position, then to
“Run” position.
14. If engine fires, but does not continue to run,
squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve internal
pump pressure. Move choke lever to “Run”
position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
IMPORTANT: If engine floods, place choke lever in
“Run” position and crank until engine starts.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
^ WARNING
ombustible debns. such as leaves, g
brush, ect. can catch fire.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester Is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Move throttle ¡ever on engine to “Stop” position.
^ CAUTION
ire, fire or engine damage c
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to “Choke"
position.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
^ WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious i
and possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when
pressun
cause if
ut down, which
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.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it. The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern
and apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
CAUTION
SB
• NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.
• NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
On the end of your spray gun is a nozzle handle that
can adjust the spray pressure and the spray pattern.
1. Slide nozzle forward for low pressure spray; slide
backward for high pressure spray.
Slide nozzle backward for
high pressure mode.
Slide nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application.
2. Point nozzle towards a hard surface, disengage
trigger lock, and press trigger to test pattern.
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