Sears Craftsman 580.752051 Operator's Manual page 14

Cleaning and Applying Detergent
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. Attach desired detergent siphon hose following
instructions Attach Detergent Siphon Hose to Pump.
IMPORTANT: Be sure engine is off and allowed to cool before
switching detergent siphoning hoses.
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
2. Review use of spray tips.
3. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
4. Make sure detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in
"Off" position.
5. If using cleaning tank, pour detergent into cleaning tank.
NOTE: The cleaning tank holds one gallon.
6. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
nozzles (White, Yellow or Red).
7. 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.
8. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
9A. If using cleaning tank, rotate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to "On" position (A).
CAUTION
WARNING
A
IMPORTANT: If using detergent siphoning hose, make sure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in the "Off"
position.
9B. If using detergent siphoning hose, place small filter end
of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
11. 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).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. If using cleaning tank, rotate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to "Off" position.
2. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
spray.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you
can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F. The system engages to cool the pump by discharging
the warm water onto the ground.
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NOTICE
WARNING