Operation - Craftsman 580.676662 Operator's Manual

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside
or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure
exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run pressure washer indoors or in an enclosed
area, even if windows and doors are open.

OPERATION

To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the first
time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting
information also applies whenever you start the engine after
you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Typical Pressure
Washer Shown
Exhaust Port
10
Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
2.9 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure
washer end of garden hose.
Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See "Assembling Your Pressure
Washer" for illustrations.
Make sure unit is in a level position.
Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
• Damage to equipment will result from failure to follow this
instruction.
Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on holder
that's attached to nozzle extension.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of
nozzle extension, insert spray tip and release collar. Tug
on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See
"How to Use Spray Tips".
Engage trigger lock to spray gun trigger.
Trigger Lock