Craftsman 580.753 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3. Hang detergent solution on "J" hook attached to
accessory tray.
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4. Place filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow, or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump and start engine.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
8.
Allow detergent to soak in between 3-5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placing the filter into a
bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in
low pressure for 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
Wash and Rinse Surface
This pressure washer permits regulation of output
water pressure by varying the engine speed. The
variable pressure control lever found on the front of
the engine may be set as shown:
Pressure Low to High
Duty Ligh_ Medium Hea_
Application remora!
Boat Drivewey Degreasing
FUrniture Deck
After you have applied detergent, scour the
surface and rinse it clean as follows:
1. Apply safety latch to spray gun.
2. Remove black chemical nozzle from nozzle
extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure nozzle
following instructions "How to Use Spray Tips"on
page 10.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from the area you
plan to spray.
WARNING
,Keep Spray n_le between 8 te2_ inches a_y from
cleaning surfac_
, Operate this unit on a Stable Surface
! Be extremely carefu! ix you must use the pressure
washer from a !adderi s#affo!dJng or any other re!ative]y
unstable 10cati0n.
, Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
5. Adjust spray pressure by sliding variable pressure
contol lever left or right, as shown on page 9.
6. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and
then check the surface for damage. If no damage is
found, you can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
7. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
How to Use the Hose Reel
Your pressure washer is equipped with a hose reel
that is designed to store your hose when unit is not in
use. These instructions are for short term storage
only. For long term storage see "Storage" on page 16.
After each use:
1. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high
pressure outlet on pump.
2. Drain water from hose.
3. Slide one end of hose into hole on hose reel. Turn
hose reel with handle to coil hose onto reel.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use your pressure washer
with the hose coiled onto the hose reel. The hose reel
is for storage purposes only.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray
gun, circulating water in the pump can reach
temperatures above 125_F. The system engages to
cool the pump by discharging the warm water onto
the ground.
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