Craftsman 580.752541 Operator's Manual page 11

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to
base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or have
it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to flush
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet connector
damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a vacu-
um breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruc-
tion will void warranty.
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the gun and
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation sections
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for proper hose connections (high pressure and
A
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
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it of debris. Turn off water.
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
indirect vented safety goggles.
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
before using the pressure washer.
crankcase.
water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
B