Pressure Washer Rinsing; Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube - Craftsman 580.752211 Operator's Manual

4. Place s mall filter end ofclear s iphoning tube into
container withdiluted s olution a sdescribed above.
NOTE: DO NOT insert s tandard siphon hose inExtreme
Concentrate. Failure todilute concentrate willcause e xcessive
application and consumption ofsolution.
NOTE: Make sure thefilterisfullysubmerged influidwhile
applying solution.
NOTICE: Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keepit from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
5. Make sure fan soap (black) or jet soap nozzle (magenta)
is installed.
NOTE:Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
nozzles (Cyan, Orange or Red).
6. 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 will damage the pump.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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8.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
9. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. DO NOTallow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent siphoning system
after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean
water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2
minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Remove low pressure nozzle from nozzle extension.
2. Select and install desired high pressure nozzlefollowing
instructions How to Use PrecisionSpray MNozzleSystem.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
sp ray.
A. WARNING: Kickback from spray gun can cause you to
_ fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you
can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
5. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the clear detergent siphoning tube, you must
flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Placedetergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
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3.
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5.
Remove high pressure nozzlefrom nozzle extension.
Select and install a soap nozzlefollowing instructions
How to Use PrecisionSprayTM NozzleSystem.
Flush for 1-2 minutes.
Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washerand turn off water supply.
6. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction push red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to release retained
high water pressure.
IMPORTANT:Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
A. WARNING:The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying 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 pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time youstop engine.
Automatic Cool Down System {Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F. The system engages to cool the pump by discharging
the warm water onto the ground.
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