How To Use Spray Tips; Cleaningand Applyingdetergent - Craftsman 580.752382 Operator's Manual

How to Use Spray Tips
The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray
tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once
spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary the
spray pattern as shown below.
Follow these instructionsto changespray tips:
1. Pull back collar on quick-connect and pull current spray
tip off. Store spray tips in holes provided in the handle.
2.
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,_ WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER exchange spraytips withoutthetriggerlock being
engaged on the spraygun.
DONOT twist spraytips whilespraying.
Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25° spray
tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply detergent, select black spray tip.
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.
• DONOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when cleaning
tires.
Cleaningand ApplyingDetergent
,A WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
_::;;;_,, Chemicals could cause burns resulting in death,
_ serious injury, property damage.
and/or
• DONOT usecausticliquidwith pressure washer.
• UseONLYpressure washersafedetergents/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. Placesmall 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 spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergentcannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Green,Yellow, or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat 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.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
LOWPressure
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detergent
Black
White
40°
High Pressure
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Green Yellow Red
25° 15° 0°
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