Craftsman 580.754910 Operator's Manual page 11

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
if you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3138.
Pressure Washer Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
,A WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
_ poisonous that could kill in minutes.
gas you
You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even
if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could
still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours,
even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
if you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
_roduct, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
To Start Your Pressure 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 capable of supplying water at a flow rate
greater than 3.3 gallons per minute and no less than
20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that 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. Connect garden 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 resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON the water, press red button on the gun and
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air
and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
Exhaust Port
Pointed awayfrom
occupied spaces
Risk of Fire Clearances
,A WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
,
Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on
collar of nozzle extension, insert spray tip and
release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is
securely in place. See How to Use Spray Tips.
8. Turn fuel valve (A) to "On" position.
OFF
ON
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