Craftsman 580.754910 Operator's Manual page 14

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• For maximum rinsing, 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
A, WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
_._ Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
o DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.
Follow all manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
To apply undiluted detergent using the blue
Perfect Mix
TM
siphon, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Attach Perfect Mix
TM
siphon hose to pump and
Perfect Mix
TM
concentrate bottle.
NOTICE Use standard detergent siphon hose &
filter kit, available at Sears retail item 75180, to apply
standard detergents. Detergent siphon 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 Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
4. 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 could damage the pump.
Damage to 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 "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).
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