Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklist Beforestarting Engine - Craftsman 580.750700 Operator's Manual

ConnectHose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esulting from failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to
base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
_1_WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERconnect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessoriesare
correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
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Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Cleanscreen if it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged. DO NOTrun pressurewasher if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100%).
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet connector
damage.
• ThereMUSTbeat leastten feetof unrestricted gardenhose
between the pressure washerinletandanydevice,suchasa
vacuumbreakeror checkvalve.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
,& WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirectvented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the gun and
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
Checklist BeforeStarting Engine
Reviewthe unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation sections
before using the pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Checkthat oil has been added to proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Checkfor proper hose connections (high pressure and
water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100%).