Pressure Washer Rinsing; Automatic Cool Down System; How To Use The Hose Reel; Adjustable Hose Reel Spring Tension - Craftsman 580.767700 Owner's Manual

Pressure Washer Rinsing
WARNING! Be extremely careful if you use the
pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or
any other relatively unstable location. Pressure
in a running washer builds as you climb. When
you press the trigger, the recoil from the initial
spray could cause you to fall. The high pressure
spray could also cause you to fall if you are too
close to the cleaning surface.
Wash and Rinse Surface
This Craftsman Pressure Washer permits regulation of
output water pressure by varying the engine speed.
The Pressure Command
TM
lever found on the front of
the engine may be set, as follows:
Pressure Low to High
Duty Light Medium Heavy
Application Auto Concrete Paint removal
Boat Driveway Degreasing
Furniture Deck
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
with the high pressure water stream and then rinse it
clean, as follows:
• Slide the nozzle backwards to place the cleaning
system in high pressure mode. Chemical will not
flow when in the high pressure mode.
• Adjust Pressure Command
TM
lever to obtain
desired water pressure.
• Expand the spray pattern for a more gentle rinsing
action. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working
down with same action as for cleaning.
_ AUTION! Test a small area of the surface to
be cleaned. Make sure there is no damage
caused by the high pressure spray.
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 between 140-145°F. The automatic cool
down system engages at this temperature and cools
the pump by discharging the warm water onto the
ground, preventing internal pump damage.
How to Use the Hose Reel
Your pressure washer is equipped with a hose reel
that is designed to store your hose when unit is not in
use. These instructions are for short term storage
only. For long term storage see "Storage" on page 15.
After each use:
• Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump.
• Drain water from hose.
• Slide one end of the hose into the hole on the hose
reel. Turn the hose reel with the handle to coil the
hose onto the reel.
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I I / / /// _,/_'__ Tension
__ -- Knob
• Push the other end of the hose into the clip on the
handle of your unit.
IMPORTANT: Do Not use your pressure washer with
the hose coiled onto the hose reel. The hose reel is for
storage purposes only.
Adjustable Hose Reel Spring Tension
The hose reel is provided with a spring tension
adjustment knob, as shown above.
Although the operator can loosen or tighten the knob
to achieve the desired reel tension, the manufacturer
recommends that the knob be fully hand tightened
(clockwise).
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