Craftsman C950.679620 Operator's Manual page 15

WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
3. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
4. Make sure detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in
"Off" position.
5. If using cleaning tank, pour detergent into cleaning tank.
NOTICE The cleaning tank holds one gallon.
6. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
nozzles (White, Yellow or Red).
7. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that 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 will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
8. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
9A. If using cleaning tank, rotate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to "On" position (A).
NOTICE If using detergent siphoning hose, make sure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in the "Off" position.
9B. If using detergent siphoning hose, place small filter end
of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler can 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.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
11. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. If using cleaning tank, rotate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to "Off" position.
2. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to spray.
WARNING Kickback from spray gun can cause you to
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you
can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the clear detergent siphoning tube, you must
flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Remove high pressure spray tip from spray tip extension.
3. Select and install black detergent spray tip following
instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washer and turn off water supply.
6. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction push red
A
button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained
high water pressure.
NOTICE Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every
time you stop engine.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F. The system engages to cool the pump by discharging
the warm water onto the ground.
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fall.
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.