Usage Tips; Applying Detergent With The Adjustable Nozzle; Pressure Washer Rinsing - Craftsman 580.752020 Operator's Manual

Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzlefrom 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high
pressure mode, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• Do Not get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when cleaning
tires.
ApplyingDetergentwith the Adjustable Nozzle
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of adjustable nozzles.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
CAUTION
Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or property
damage.
• NEVER usecausticliquidwith pressure washer.
• UseONLYpressure washersafedetergents!soaps. Followall
manufacturers instructions.
3. Lift cleaning tank lid out of the way.
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Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. Do Not allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, press the
trigger and wait for the detergent to clear.
2. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area you
plan to spray.
A WARNING
spray gun can cause you
Kickback from to fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stablesurface.
• Beextremely carefulif youmust usethe pressure washerfrom a
ladder,scaffolding, o r anyothersimilarlocation.
• Firmlygraspspraygun with both handswhenusinghigh
pressure sprayto avoidinjurywhenspraygun kicksback.
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
the surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is
okay to continue cleaning.
4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for washing
and applying detergent.
4. Fill tank with prepared detergent solution. A small
funnel may help with this task.
5. Press cleaning tank lid back down onto tank opening.
6. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Note: Detergentcannot be applied with nozzle in high
pressure position.
7. Pull spray gun trigger and apply detergent to a dry
surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed
and work upward, using long, even, overlapping
strokes.
A WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequatesafety goggles.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
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
motor is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
DO NOTallow CHILDRENto operate pressure washer.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
NEVERaim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position.
DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
NEVERuse a spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached
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