Craftsman 580.752090 Operator's Manual page 19

NOTICE
j Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
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Check and (}mean JnJet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hnse
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
Pressure stream
t produces can cut through skin and its
g tissues, ieading to serious injury and
_"" jpossibleamputation.
NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceedrnaxirnurn pressure
ratingof unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the fiiter on the detergent tube and clean if ctogged.
The tube should fit tightiy on the barbed fitting. Examinethe
tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or tube if either is
damaged.
Check Gun and Nezzle Extensiun
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. Repiace spray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Nezzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt whiie squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the probiem, immediately clean the nozzle following these
instructions:
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2.
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.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, ieading to serious injury and
)ossibie amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
° Keephigh pressurehoseconnected to reelandspraygun while
systemis pressurized.
o ALWAYS pointspraygemin safedirection,pressred button
and squeeze spraygun trigger,to releasehigh pressure, e very
time youstop engine.
3= Remove nozzlefrom end of nozzle extension.
4. Use a smali paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle (A).
B,
6.
Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additionai debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
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10.
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Reinstaii nozzle into nozzle extension.
Reconnect nozzle 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 foliowing instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washe,_
Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
B-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your iocaI Sears or by
caiiing 1-800-4-MY-NOME (1-800-469-4663) or oniine at
www=sears=com= it is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes repiacement o-rings, rubber washer and
water inlet fiiter. 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, ieading to serious injury and
_ossible amputation.
• NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f anykind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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