Craftsman 580.988390 Operator's Manual page 11

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Slide the foam lance (Q) onto the adjustable fan jet wand
(R). Apply further inward pressure to wand until you hear
a CLICKand the locking tab (S) falls into place over the
lip (T) of the wand. Tug on foam lance to make sure it is
securely in place.
HOWTO USEYOURPRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
pleasecall the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Howto Start Your ElectricPressure Washer
A WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash
back or propel objects resulting in serious injury.
Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash)
safety goggles marked to comply with ANSi
Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER
substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
3. To remove foam lance, lift up on locking tab (R) and pull
it away from the wand.
ChecklistBeforeStarting Pump Motor
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.
1. Be sure to read OperatorSafety and Operation before
using the electric pressure washer.
2. Checkfor properly tightened hose connections.
3. Checkto make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or damage
to hoses.
4. Provide a proper water supply at an adequateflow (not to
exceed 100°F).
5. Plug electrical power cord into an electrical circuit rated
for 120 Volts AC at 15 Amps that is properly installed in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Servicing Of A Double-Insulated Appliance
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means
for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-
insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of
the system, and should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacementparts for a double-insulated product
must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-
insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE
INSULATION"or "DOUBLEINSULATED."
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The symbol L_ means DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE.
GroundFault Circuit interrupterProtection
This pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter (GFCi) built into the plug of the power supply
cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk
of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord
become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that
include GFCIprotection.
1. Placethe electric pressure washer near an outside water
source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater
than 3 gallons per minute (11.4 I) and no less than 20 psi
(1.38 bars) at the electric pressure washer end of garden
hose. DONOT siphon supply water.
2. Connect garden hose to water inlet.
3. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun. See ConnectHoses and Water Supply for
illustrations.
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
4. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press trigger
lock button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of
air.
5. Removeany dirt or foreign matter from nozzles, install
desired wand onto spray gun. See ConnectHoses and
WaterSupply and How to Use the Wandsfor details.
6. Press the master ON/OFF switch (A) to the OFF(0)
position.
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