Craftsman 580.7524 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
if you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please ca+lthe 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 5.
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a wel+ ventilated area, which 6.
will allow for remova+ 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 7.
positioning pressure washer.
Exhaust Port
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 3.5 gal+ons per minute and no less than
20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that 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.
CAUTtON
g.
+ Damage to equipment will result from failure to follow
this instruction.
Squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of
air and impurities.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
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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.
Engage trigger lock to spray gun trigger.
_ Trigger Lock
Move throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here
as a rabbit.
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Throttle Lever in
"Fast" Position