Craftsman 580.752381 Operator's Manual page 13

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.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current spray
tip off. Store spray tips in holes provided in the handle.
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.
• NEVER exchange spray tips without the trigger locked on the
spray gun.
• DO NOT twist spray tips while spraying.
2. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25° spray
tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply detergent, select black spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when cleaning
tires.
Low Pressure
Use to
apply
detergent
Black
White Green
40°
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Cleaning and Applying Detergent
CAUTION Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
• NEVER use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Pull back on collar, insert black detergent nozzle and
release collar. Tug on nozzle to make sure it is securely
in place.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Green, Yellow, or Red).
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
4. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
High Pressure
Yellow
25°
Red
0°
15°