Craftsman 580676621 pressure washer

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Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hosescan develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
A WARNING:The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
NEVERrepairhigh pressurehose.Replaceit.
ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Detergent Siphonin9 Tube
Examinethe filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged.
The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examine the
tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or tube if either is
damaged.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examinehose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when you releaseit. Put safety latch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not beable to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be causedby excessive pump pressure. The principal
causeof excessive pump pressure is a orifice clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the orifice following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to releaseretained high water pressure.
A WARNING:The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirectionandsqueezespray
guntrigger,to releasehighpressure,everytimeyoustop
engine.Engagetrigger lockwhennot in use.
3. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
4. Twist nozzleclockwise to stream position. Using a 2mm
(5/64) allen wrench, remove orifice from end of nozzle
extension.
.
Usea small paperclip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting orifice.
.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Backflush
between30 to 60 seconds. Turn adjustable nozzle
extension to stream spray and move nozzlefrom low to
high while flushing.
7. Reinstall orifice into nozzle extension. DONOT
overtighten orifice with allen wrench.
8. Reconnectnozzle extension 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 lock on spray gun and start engine
following instructions How to Start Your Pressure
Washer.
11.
Test pressure washer by operating nozzle in high and
low positions.
O-Rin_l Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring RepairKit at your local Searsor by calling
1-800-4-1VlY-ROME(469-4663) or online at www.sears.ca,it is
not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacemento-rings,rubber washerand water inletfilter. Referto
the instructionsheetprovidedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
A WARNING:The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswith sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
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