Craftsman 580.752230 Operator's Manual page 19

Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
• NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
• Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceed maximumpressure
ratingof unit.
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Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged. 7.
The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examinethe 8.
tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or tube if either is 9.
damaged.
Check Gun and Spray Tip Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing the red button
and making sure the trigger "springs back" into place when
you releaseit. You should not be able to press the trigger
without pressing the red button. Replace spray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Spray Tip Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeeze spray gun trigger to releaseretained
high water pressure.
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WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keephigh pressurehoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
and squeeze spraygun trigger,to releasehigh pressure, e very
time youstop engine.
Removespray tip from end of spray tip extension.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
Removespray tip extension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through spray tip extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
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Reinstall spray tip into spray tip extension.
Reconnect spray tip extension to spray gun.
Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-NIY-HOME(46g-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and
water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the
kit to service yOUr unit's o-rings.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
* NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f anykind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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