Craftsman 580.75231 owner manual How To Use Your Pressure Washer, Danger, Pressure Washer Location

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HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

if you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1=800-222-3136.

Pressure Washer Location

Pressure Washer Clearance

DANGER

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors,

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings,

DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure,

The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.

Washer Shown

Typical Pressure

To Start Your Pressure Washer

To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting 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 near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.0 gallons per minute and no less

than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

2.Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See "Assembling Your Pressure Washer" for illustrations.

3.Make sure unit is in a level position.

4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump. Turn ON water.

CAUTION

Damage to equipment will result from failure to follow this instruction,

5.Squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of air and impurities.

6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.

7.Position nozzle in low pressure mode (slide nozzle forward) and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure caused by turning ON water. Water will flow out of gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water and no air remains in system. Release trigger.

8.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger.

Latch

Move throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here

_X Exhaust Port

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Craftsman 580.75231 How To Use Your Pressure Washer, Danger, Pressure Washer Location, To Start Your Pressure Washer