Add Engine Oil And Fuel; Unpack Pressure Washer; Attach Handle And Accessory Tray - Craftsman C950.672160 Operator's Manual

WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator's
manual and all operating instructions could
result in death, serious injury, and/or property
damage.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage. Turn
pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Let spilled fuel
evaporate before starting engine. Always allow space for
fuel expansion.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go which could cause broken
bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting
in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first
relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp
spray gun with both hands when using high pressure
spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
You will need:
• Utility knife • Unleaded fuel • Garden hose, 50 ft. (15m) or less • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)

Unpack pressure washer

1. Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly. If items are
damaged or missing, call 1-800-222-3136.
4. Prior to assembly, lubricate all o-ring connections as described in
operators manual.

Attach handle and accessory tray

1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports connected to main unit. Make
sure holes in handle align with holes on handle supports.
2. Insert handle carriage bolts (B) through holes from inside of unit and
attach a plastic knob (C) from outside of unit. Tighten by hand.
NOTICE By loosening both knobs to the middle section of the
attachment bolt, the upper handle can fold forward to store flat atop the
cold engine. DO NOT fold the handle down while the engine is hot.
3. Insert rubber straps (D) through slots (E) in back of accessory tray
and pull tight from front.
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4. Place accessory tray (F) over holes (G) on handle (viewing from
front of unit). Push the tree clips (H) into the holes until they sit flat
against the accessory tray.
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5. Attach bottle bracket (J) to handle with carriage bolt (K) and black
plastic knob (L). Tighten by hand.
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Attach PerfectMix™ siphon to pump
and concentrate bottle
1. Place PerfectMix™ bottle (M) (not included) in bottle bracket on
handle. Remove cap from bottle and insert PerfectMix™ Siphon (N).
Screw siphon unit to top of bottle.
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2. Attach tube end of blue PerfectMix™ Siphon (N) to barbed tube
fitting (P) on pump.
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This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
Quick Setup Guide
Pressure Washer
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison
gas. Breathing carbon monoxide could result
in death, serious injury, nausea or fainting.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors. DO NOT operate
this product inside any building or enclosure, even if
windows and doors are open.
WARNING High water pressure could cut through
skin resulting in serious injury. Spray gun
traps high water pressure, even when engine
is stopped and water is disconnected. NEVER
aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants. ALWAYS
point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and
squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure,
every time you stop engine.
WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash
back or propel objects resulting in serious
injury. Always wear indirect vented (chemical
splash) safety goggles marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment.
NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
Items Included:
Operator's Manual (not shown)
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C
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Add engine oil and fuel

NOTICE You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to start
pressure washer.
NOTICE DO NOT use E85 fuel.
NOTICE DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick (
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of supplied oil into
oil fill opening, frequently checking oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Replace and fully tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
5. Clean area around the fuel cap (
6. Slowly add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel (Q) to fuel tank (R). Be
careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel expansion, do not fill above
the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
7. Replace fuel cap. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting
engine.
Move pressure washer
to safe operating location
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide could result in death, serious injury, nausea or
fainting. Operate this product ONLY outdoors. DO NOT
operate this product inside any building or enclosure, even if windows
and doors are open.
1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Running engines give off carbon monoxide. Keep at least 5 ft.
(1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead
to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust gases igniting nearby
combustible material.
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Connect spray gun
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 (S) and attach one end of hose to base of
spray gun (T). Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose (S) to high pressure outlet
(U) on pump. Tighten by hand.
Connect water supply
NOTICE If inlet screen is damaged or missing. DO NOT use pressure
washer, call 1-800-222-3136.
1. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen
(V). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged.
DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.
2. Run cold water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any
debris. Connect the garden hose (W) (not to exceed 50 feet (15 m) in
length) to the water inlet (X). Tighten by hand.
Start pressure washer
NOTICE You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before
starting engine.
1. Put on safety goggles.
WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel
objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect
vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this
equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles
for indirect vented safety goggles.
2. Turn on water supply.
3. Turn ON the water, press red button (Y) on the gun and squeeze the
trigger to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
4. Attach nozzle extension (Z) to spray gun (T).
5. Choose desired spray tip (AA), pull back on collar of nozzle extension
(Z). Insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure
it is securely in place.
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6. Push engine rocker switch (BB) to on position (I or On).
NOTICE This unit is equipped with a ReadyStart® engine. A
ReadyStart® engine means there is no priming or choking required.
7. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp
H
starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance.
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Then pull rapidly to start engine.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand
F
and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
resulting in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without
first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp spray gun with both
hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun
kicks back.
8. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope "snap back"
against starter.
NOTICE After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
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point spray gun in a safe direction, push red button and squeeze spray
gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
9. Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Push trigger lock (red
button) and pull trigger to begin spraying.
Stop pressure washer
1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Push engine rocker switch (BB) to off position (O or OFF).
3. Turn off water supply.
4. Always point spray gun in safe direction, push red button, and
squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.
5. Disconnect garden hose from pump.
6. Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and gun for storage. For
long term storage instructions, see operator's manual.
7. Remove safety goggles.
Have Questions?
Do not return to store. We can help.
Call Customer Service Toll-Free 1-800-222-3136
Or visit our website www.craftsman.com
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