Craftsman 580752120 pressure washer

User Manual - Page 17

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PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daiiy or before use, clean accumuiated debris from cleaning
system. Keepiinkage, spring and controis clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooiing air siots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Cieaning system parts should be kept clean to reducethe risk
of overheatingand ignition of accumuiated debris.
o Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NgTICE
j Improper treatment of pressurewasher can damage it and
_horten _ ....
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DONOTinsert any'objectsthroughcoolingslots.
° Usea soft bristle brush to ioosen caked on dirt, off, etc.
o Usea vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Cmean[n_etScreen
Examinegarden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hese
High pressure hoses can develop ieaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse, inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of ttlese conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARNING
The higil pressure stream of water that this
1_ equipment produces can cut througll skin and its
underlying tissues, ieadingto serious injury and
_ossibleamputation.
* NEVERrepairhigh pressurehose.Replaceit.
* ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedrnaxirnurnpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gnn and Hezzle Extensien
Examinehose connection to spray gun and makesure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into piace when you releaseit. Put safety iatch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not beabie to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Hezzle Ntaintenanee
A pulsing sensation felt whiie squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materiais,such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine andturn off water suppty.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
press u re,
WANNIN8
Tile high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
i_ underiying tissues, ieading to serious injupj and
)ossibie amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injupJ.
o Keephigh pressurehoseconnectedto purnpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirectionandsqueezespray
guntrigger,to releasehighpressure,everytimeyou stop
engine.Engagetrigger lockwhennot in use.
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4.
Removespray tip from end of nozzie extension.
Usea smaii paper clip to free any foreign matedai
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
.
6.
Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additionai debris by back
flushing water through nozzteextension. Back flush
between30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstaii spray tip into nozzteextension.
8. Reconnectnozzleextension to spray gun.
9. Makesure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Engagetrigger iock on spray gun and start engine
foliowing instructions How to Start"Your Pressure
Washei_
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
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