Craftsman 580.754902 Operator's Manual page 14

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:
To apply undiluted detergent using the blue PerfectMix
siphon, follow these steps:
1. Review use of selector nozzle.
2. Attach PerfectMix siphon hose to pump and
PerfectMix concentrate bottle.
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.
3. Make sure SOAP spray pattern nozzle is selected
on selector nozzle
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the
MAX, GENERAL, DELICATE or FLUSH spray pattern
nozzles.
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 could 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.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. 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. Select and change to desired spray pattern nozzle
on selector nozzle. See How To Use Selector
Nozzle.
2. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area
you plan to spray.
WARNING Kickback from spray gun could
cause you to fall resulting in death or serious
injury.
• 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.
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then
check the surface for damage. If no damage is
found, it is okay to continue cleaning.
4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working
down with same overlapping strokes as you used
for washing and applying detergent.
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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