Operation - Craftsman 580.676631 Operator's Manual

HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas (A) could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
pressure washer.
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
even if windows and doors are open.

OPERATION

To Start Your Cleaning System
To start your engine-powered cleaning system for the first
time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This information
also applies whenever you start the engine after you have let
the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer outside near an water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons (12.5 l) per minute and no less than 20 PSI
(1.38 BARS) at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assemby for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
6. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on holder
that's attached to nozzle extension.
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See How to Use Spray Tips.
9. Engage trigger lock (B) on spray gun trigger.
A
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B