Craftsman 580.768030 Washer User Manual


 
HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM
Read these instructionsand learn how to use your
cleaning system before you attempt to start your
cleaning system. If you have any problems operating
your cleaning system, please call the pressure washer
helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle
A ARNING: Never adjust spray pattern when
spraying. Never put hands infront of the nozzle
when adjusting the spray.
Push the nozzle forward for low pressure_Pull the
nozzle backward until it "snaps" intoplace {o
achieve high pressure.
Pull nozzle Push nozzle forward
backward for high for low pressure.
pressure.
Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattem from a
narrow to a =fan" pattern.
Cleaning With The Adjustable Nozzle and
Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specificallyfor
pressure washer cleaning systems. Household
detergents could damage the pump.
IMPORTANT: You must attach all hoses before you
start the engine. Startingthe engine without all the
hoses connected and without the water turned ON will
damage the pump.
Up to three (3) different solutionscan be carried on
the cleaning system at one time. To apply detergent
follow these steps:
Dilution is necessary when usingthe supplied
chemical packets. Simply snip one comer of the
plastic pouch, pour the chemical into the tank, then
fillthe tank with clean water. Label tanks with the
provided tank labels.
Pour chemical into one of
the tanks labeled A, B, C.
If using another chemical designed for use with
pressure washers, prepare the chemical solutionas
required by the chemical manufacturer. Fill
chemical reservoir(s)with the prepared solutionas
needed.
Rotate the DiaI-A-CleaneF" selector knobto the
letter correspondingto the desired reservoir.
Push the adjustable nozzte forward to towpressure
mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle
in high pressure position.
Review the use of the adjustable nozzle.
Connect garden hose to water inlet, check that
high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and
pump (see ASSEMBLY on page 4), and start
engine.
Connect garden hose here.
Twist nozzle
clockwise for
narrow spray.
Twist nozzle
counterclockwise for
"fan" pattern.
For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle
between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
Damage to the surface may occur if you get spray
nozzle too close to it.
CAUTION: Before startingyour CleaningSystem, make sure you have read and followed
the instructionsin the sections =Before Starting
the Cleaning System" on page 7 and "To Start
the Cleaning System" on page 8.
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