Craftsman 580.768050 Operator's Manual page 7

If using another chemical designed f orusewith
pressure w ashers, prepare thechemical solution a s
required b ythechemical manufacturer. Fill
chemical reservoir(s) withtheprepared s olution a s
needed.
Rotate theDial-A-Cleaner
TM
selector knobto the
letter correspondingto the desired reservoir.
Open the chemical valve handle fully on the dual
lance by turning it countemlockwiseto place the
cleaning system in low pressure mode. Detergent
cannot be applied with the chemical valve
handle in the high pressure position.
Wash and Rinse Surface
This CraftsmanCleaning System permitsregulationof
output water pressureby varyingthe engine speed.
The Pressure Command
TM
found on the front panel
may be set, as follows:
Pressure Low to High
Duty Light Medium Heav" t
Application Auto Concrete Paint removal
Boat Driveway Degreasing
Furniture Deck
After you have applied detergent, scourthe surface
with the high pressurewater stream and then rinse it
clean, as follows:
• Close the chemicalvalve handle fullyon the dual
lance by turningit clockwiseto place the cleaning
system in high pressure mode. Chemical will not
flow when in the high pressure mode.
Select and installthe desired nozzlefollowingthe
instructionson'How to Use the Nozzles" on page 6.
Adjust PressureCommancF M control to obtain
• Connect garden hose to water inlet, check that desired water pressure.
high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and Expand the spray patternfor a more gentle dnsing
pump (see ASSEMBLY on page 4), and start action. Startat top of area to be dnsed, working.
engine, down with same actionas for cleaning.
CAUTION: Test a small area of the surface to
be cleaned. Make sure there is no damage
Attachgarden caused by the high pressurespray.
to hoseto
waterinlet
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CAUTION: Before starting yourCleaning
System, make sure you have read and followed
the instructionsin the sections =Before Starting
the Cleaning System"on page 8 and "To Start
the Cleaning System" on page 8.
WARNING: Be extremely careful if you must
use the cleaning system from a ladder,
scaffoldingor any other relatively unstable
location.When you press the trigger, the recoil
from the initial spray could force you to fall, or if
you are too close to the cleaningsurface, the
high pressure spray could force you off a
climbingapparatus.
Start at lower portion of area to be washed and
work upward, using long, even overlapping strokes.
Allow detergent to 'soak in' (between 3-5 minutes)
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto
prevent surface from drying.
RINSE
SYSTE'_M
AFTER EVERY USE
It is imperativethat the chemical selectorsystem be
rinsed after each use to prevent cloggingor leaks:
Fill the System Rinse reservoirwith clean water.
Before disconnecting the water supply,start your'
cleaning system.
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CAUTION: Before startingyour Cleaning
System, make sure you have read and followed
the instructions in the sections"Before Starting
the Cleaning System"on page 8 and "To Start
the Cleaning System"on page 8.
Open the chemicalvalve handle fullyon the dual
lance by tuming it counterclockwise to place the
cleaningsystem in low pressure mode.
Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner
TM
selector knobto the
letter corresponding to the System Rinse tank. As
clean rinsewater is drawn throughthe system,
continuethe flow until no detergent foam is
observed.
• Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner
TM
selector Imob to the
OFF position.