Craftsman 580.752510 Manual Del Operador página 18

PRESSURE W ASHER MAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
* Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can
damage it and shorten its life.
, DONOTinsertany objectsthroughcoolingslots.
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Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
* Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Cleanif it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings, if any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
_i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
* NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
* Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceedmaximum pressure
ratingof unit.
Check Spray Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when you releaseit. Do not depress red
button and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
SelectorNozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzlesfollowing these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
_i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
* Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
* ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time youstop engine.
3. Removeselector nozzlefrom end of nozzle extension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting each nozzle (A) in the selector
nozzle.
5. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall selector nozzle into nozzle extension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating in each spray pattern.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit, item 7175116, at your local
Searsor by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663) or online
at www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure
washer. This kit includes replacemento-rings and a water
inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to
service your unit's o-rings.
_i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
* NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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