Checklist Before Starting Engine; Safety Rules - Craftsman 580.752040 Operator's Manual

3. Before c onnecting garden h ose towater inlet, i nspect
inlet s creen ( A). C lean s creen i fitcontains debris o rhave
it replaced if damaged= DO NOT r un
pressurewasher if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
.
Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT:DO NOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100%).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) at
pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damage.
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
betweenthe pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a
vacuum breaker or check valve.
Darnageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Turn ONwater, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
_Spray can sp ash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggles when usingthis equipment o r in
vicinityof whereequipment i s in use
Beforestartingthe pressurewasher,be sureyouare wearing
adequate safetygoggles
NEVER substitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Reviewthe unit to ensure you have performed atl of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operationsections
before using the cleaning system.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure,
3. Checkthat oii has been added to proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuet to fuet tank.
5. Checkfor proper hose connections (high pressure and
water suppiy) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed IO0°F).
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