How To Stop Your Pressure Washer; How To Use The Adjustable Nozzle - Craftsman 580.676640 Owner's Manual

9. Move throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here
as a rabbit.
Fast
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the throttle lever is
in the "Fast" position.
To start the engine for the very first time:
10. Make sure throttle lever is in "Fast" position
(indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
11. Push primer bulb firmly 5 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push.
To start engine thereafter:
10. Make sure throttle lever is in "Fast" position
(indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
11. Press primer bulb firmly 3 times, waiting
2 seconds between each push. For a warm
engine, DO NOT press primer bulb.
12. Grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start
engine.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• 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.
13. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope
"snap back" against starter.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
Stop
Throttle
Lever in
STOP
position
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. 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 lever on engine to "Stop" 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 injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when
pressure washer is shut down, which can
cause injury.
• 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.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• 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.
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CAUTION