Craftsman 580.750900 Operator's Manual page 72

If youhave any problems operating yourpressure washer,
please c all t hepressure washer helpline at1-800-222-3136.
PressureWasher Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
,& WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous
_gas that could kill in minutes. You CANNOT
you
smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas. Some chemicals or detergents could be
harmful if inhaled or ingested, resulting in death, serious
injury, nausea, fainting or poisoning.
• Operatethis product ONLY outside far away from windows,
doors and vents to reducethe risk of carbon monoxide gas
from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occu-
pied spaces.
• install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in car-
bon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect car-
bon monoxide gas.
• DO NOTrun this product inside homes, garages, basements,
crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-enclosedspaces even if
using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spacesand can
linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS placethis product downwind and point the engine
exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHTAWAY. See a doctor. You
may havecarbon monoxide poisoning.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chancethat
vapors may be inhaled when using chemicals.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful
vapors when using chemicals.
Risk of Fire Clearances
_, WARNING Exhaustheat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damagefuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
• Keepat least5 ft. (1.5m) clearance on all sidesof pressure
washerincludingoverhead.
HowTo Start YourPressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the first
time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This information
also applies whenever you start the engine after you have let
the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer outside near an water source
capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than
2.8 GPM (gallons per minute) and no less than 20 PSi
(pounds per square inch) at pressure washer end of
garden hose.
2. Checkthat high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connectgarden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esulting from failureto followthis
instruction will voidwarranty.
.
.
Turn ONthe water, press red button on the gun and
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
Attach nozzleextension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
Exhaust Port
Pointed away from
occupied spaces
.
Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of
nozzle extension, insert spray tip and releasecollar. Tug
on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See
How to Use Spray Tips.
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