Craftsman 580.752441 Operator's Manual page 14

2. Select desired spray tip:
High Pressure
40° White 15° Yellow
2900 PSI 3200 PSI
2.8 GPM 2.7 GPM
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher
flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats,
RV's, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc.,
select white 40° spray tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and
medium flow), ideal for most all purpose
cleaning such as home siding, brick patios,
wood decks, driveways and sidewalks, garage
floors, etc., select yellow 15° spray tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and
lower flow), for stubborn or hard to reach
surface such as second story surfaces, paint
removal, oil stains, rust removal or other
stubborn substances (tar, gum, grease, wax,
etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific
cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and
grime on a variety of surfaces, select black
detergent 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
Black
Use to apply
detergent
0° Red
3400 PSI
2.5 GPM
Cleaning and Applying Detergent
WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.
Follow all manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube
into detergent container.
NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in
detergent while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could 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 black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
5. 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 could damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start
Your Pressure Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed
to prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
NOTICE You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket
of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low
pressure for 1-2 minutes.
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