Craftsman 580.752840 Operator's Manual page 15

2. Select desired spray tip:
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow),
for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV's, patio
furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white 40°
spray tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as
home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways
and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select green 25°
or yellow 15° spray tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as
second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust
removal or other stubborn substances (tar, gum,
grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners
to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a
variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when cleaning
tires.
2-IN-1 Soap System
WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in death,
serious injury, and/or property damage.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
Cleaning and Applying Detergent with the
Project Pro® PerfectMix™ Siphon
To apply undiluted detergent using the blue
PerfectMix™ siphon, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Attach PerfectMix™ siphon hose to
pump and PerfectMix™ concentrate
bottle.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
3. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Green, Yellow or Red).
4. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON could damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
Cleaning and Applying Detergent with
the Standard Clear Siphon
To apply diluted detergent using the
standard clear siphon tube, follow these
steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Attach clear siphon hose to barbed fitting on pump.
3. Mix detergent solution as required by job.
4. Place small filter end of clear siphoning tube into
container with diluted solution as described above.
NOTICE DO NOT insert standard siphon hose in Extreme
Concentrate. Failure to dilute concentrate will cause excessive
application and consumption of solution.
NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in fluid while
applying solution.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
5. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Green, Yellow or Red).
15