Pressure Washer Location - Craftsman 580.988400 Operator's Manual

HOWTO USEYOURPRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
PressureWasher Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
_, WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous
gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT
smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas.
• Operatethis product ONLY outside far away from windows,
doors and vents to reducethe risk of carbon monoxide gas
from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occu-
pied spaces.
= Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in car-
bon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect car-
bon monoxide gas.
• DO NOTrun this product inside homes, garages, basements,
crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-enclosedspaces even if
using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spacesand can
linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS placethis product downwind and point the engine
exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHTAWAY. See a doctor. You
may havecarbon monoxide poisoning.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressure washer 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
capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 GPM (gallons per minute) and no less than 20 PSi
(pounds per square inch) at pressure washer end of
garden hose.
2. Checkthat high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connectgarden 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 r esulting from failureto followthis
instruction will voidwarranty.
5. Turn ONthe water, press red button on the gun and
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
6. Attach nozzleextension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
Exhaust Port
Pointed away from
occupied spaces
.
.
Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See How to Use Spray Tips.
Move throttle lever (B) to "Fast" position, shown as a
rabbit.
Risk of Fire Clearances
_, WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damagefuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Keepat least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearanceon all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
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