Craftsman 580.752270 Operator's Manual page 18

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.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
_ossibleamputation.
* NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
* Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceed maximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gun and Hozzle Extension
Examinehoseconnectionto spray gun and makesure it is
secure.Testtrigger by pressingit and makingsure it springs
back into placewhenyou releaseit. Do not depressred button
and test trigger. You should not be ableto press trigger. Replace
spray gun immediatelyif it fails any of these tests.
HozzleMaintenance
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 nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
WARHIHG
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.
3. Remove nozzlefrom end of nozzle extension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle (A).
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6.
Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstallnozzleinto nozzleextension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-NIY-HOIVlE (469-4663) 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.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
,p_ equipment 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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