Cleaning And Applying Detergent - Craftsman 580.752910 Operator's Manual

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• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as
second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust
removal or other stubborn substances (tar, gum,
grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners
to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a
variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
* For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
* If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
* Do Not get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when cleaning
tires.
Cleaning and Applying Detergent
_,WARNING ChemicalBurn Hazard.
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_ serious injury, property damage.
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• DONOT usecausticliquidwith pressure washer.
• UseONLYpressure washersafedetergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, fellow these steps:
To apply undiluted detergent using the blue PerfectMix
TM
siphon, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Attach PerfectMix
TM
siphon hose to pump and
PerfectM/ix
T M
concentrate bottle.
NOTICE Use standard detergent siphon hose & filter kit,
availableat Sears retail item 75180, to apply standard
detergents. Detergentsiphon hose & filter kit is available as
an optional accessory. It is not included with the pressure
washer.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
3. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergentcannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
4. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON could damagethe pump.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to "soakin" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
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