How To Stop Your Pressure Washer; How To Use Spray Tips; Cleaning And Applying Chemical - Craftsman 580.752011 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 2150 psi 1.9 gpm
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How to Stop Your
Pressure
Washer
1.
Let engine idle for two minutes.
2.
Move throttle lever on engine to "Stop" position.
3.
Squeeze trigger
on spray gun to relieve
trapped
pressure
in hose to avoid injury.
WARNING
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.
NOTE:
A small amount
of water will squirt
out when
pressure
is released.
4.
Engage
trigger
lock on spray gun when not in use.
How to Use Spray Tips
The quick-connect
on the nozzle extension allows you
to switch between four different spray tips. The spray
tips vary the spray pattern as shown below.
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
chemical
High Pressure
40 ° White
15° Yellow
0 ° Red
Follow these instructions
to change spray tips:
1.
Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
CAUTION
• NEVER
exchange
spray
tips without
locking
the trigger
lock on the trigger.
.
.
Pull back collar on quick-connect
and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on
the nozzle extension.
Select desired spray tip:
For gentle rinse, select white 40 ° spray tip.
To scour surface, select yellow 15 ° or red 0 °
spray tip.
To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
Usage Tips
Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and
release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is
securely in place.
For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you
get spray tip too close, you may damage cleaning
surface.
DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning
tires.
C_eaning
and Applying
Chemica_
IMPORTANT:
Use chemicals
designed
specifically
for pressure
washers.
Household detergents could
damage the pump.
CAUTION
Starting
the engine
without
all the hoses
connected
and
without
the water
turned
ON will damage
the pump.
Damage
to equipment
resulting
from failure
to follow
this
instruction
will void warranty,
1.
Review spray tip use.
2.
Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3.
Place filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
When
inserting
the filter 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 instalJed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow, or Red).
5.
Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump and start engine.
6.
Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
7.
Allow detergent to soak in between 3-5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. ReappJy as needed to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT alJow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
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