Craftsman 580.676662 Operator's Manual page 12

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two
minutes.
2. Move throttle lever on engine to "Slow" position, then
"Stop" position.
Fast
3. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger lock when not in use.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
Stop
Throttle
Lever in
STOP
position
How to Use Spray Tips
The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray
tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once
spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary the
spray pattern as shown below.
L L o o w w P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e
H H i i g g h h P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e
40° White
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the trigger lock on
the spray gun.
• DO NOT twist spray tips while spraying.
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current spray
tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the nozzle
extension.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply detergent, select black spray tip.
Usage Tips
• Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray tip
too close, you may damage cleaning surface.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
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Black
Use to apply
detergent
15° Yellow 0° Red
WARNING