Craftsman 580.7523 User Manual page 8

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTE:Removeand discard the shipping caps from the pump's
high pressure outlet and water inletbeforeattaching hoses.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end
of hose to base of spray gun. Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let go of collar.
Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
* NEVER connecthigh pressurehoseto spraytip extension.
* Keephigh pressurehoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
* Alwaysbecertainspraygun,spraytips and accessories are
correctlyattached.
2. Similarly, attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet (A) on pump. Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of tight connection.
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Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (B). Cleanscreen if it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged. DO NOTrun pressurewasher if
inlet screenis damagedor missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean
out any debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT:DO NOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLYcold water (less than I O0°F).
NOTICE
Using a OneWay Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) at
pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damage.
ThereMUSTbe at leastten feet of unrestricted gardenhose
between thepressurewasherinletand anydevice,suchas a
vacuumbreakeror checkvalve.
Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto followthis
instructionwill void warranty.
5. Connectgarden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to
water inlet.Tighten by hand.
WARHIHG
Risk of eye injury.
_Spray can splash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggles when usingthis equipment o r in
vicinityof whereequipment i s in use.
Beforestartingthe pressurewasher,be sureyouare wearing
adequate safetygoggles.
NEVER substitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles.
6. Turn ONthe water, press red button (C) on the gun and
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
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Checklist Before Starting Engine
Reviewthe assembled unit to ensure you have performed all
of the following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and How To Use Pressure
Washerbefore using pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Make sure shipping cap was removed and oil dipstick
was installed in pump.
4. Checkthat oil has been added to proper level in engine
crankcase.
5. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
6. Checkfor properly attached hose connections.
7. Checkto make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or damage
to high pressure hose.
8. Provide a proper water supply at an adequateflow.