Craftsman 580.768350 Operator's Manual page 6

• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick
connect end of hose to the base of the spray gun.
Pull down on the collar of the quick connect, slide
onto the spray gun and let go of collar. Pull on
hose and spray gun to be sure of a tight
connection.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water
inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen if it
contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. Do
Not run the pressure washer if the inlet screen
is damaged. Never siphon inlet water.
• Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris.
• Connect garden hose to water inlet. Tighten by
hand.
CAUTION!
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a 'Y'
shut-off connector or other convenience-type water
shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting
from disregarding this warning will not be covered by
the warranty.
• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
Inspect inlet
screen. Do
Not use if
damaged;
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
clean if dirty.
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
• Check that hose reel fasteners are tight.
• Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
• Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for proper hose connections (high pressure
and water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts,
or damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using the cleaning system.
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There MUST be at least ten feet of
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate
eye protection.