Craftsman 919.16225 User manual

SEARS
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
919.162250
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and Af| Instructions
Carefully Before Operatrng
CRAFTSMAN
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
REPAIR PARTS
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Sears, Roebuck and
POWER WASHER
_._ ,, _
Co., Chicago, IL, 60684 U.S.A,
81.2-45,1-A 2/88

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 3
SAFETY GUIDELINES .............................................................................. 3
WARNING CHART .................................................................................... 4
GLOSSARY ............................................................................................... 4
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATION CHART ........................................................... i.............. 5
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY .......................... ................................ s
OPERATING THE CONTROLS ................................................................. 8
Air Control Knob ....................................................................................... 6
Water Comrol Knob................................................................................... 6
Soap/CttemicalControlKnob....................................................................... 6
Foliage Nozzle ......................................................................................... 6
CONNECTING THE HOSES ..................................................................... 7
Bleeder/Non-Bleeder Connector.......... ;.......................................................... 7
W_ter Hose ................................................................................................................. 7
Air Hose ................................................................................................. 7
ChemicalDraw Hose ................................................................................. 7
WASHING WITH THE POWER WASHER ................................................. e
SPRAYING FOLIAGE WITH THE POWER WASHER ................................ 8
DEGREASING WITH THE POWER WASHER ........................................... 9
CLEANING AND STORAGE ...................................................................... 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................. 10
POWER WASHER DIAGRAM .................................................................... 11
Parts List ................................................................................................ ! 1
ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ..................................................................... 12

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN POWER WASHER
If this Power Washer fails clueto a defect in material or workmatlship within one year from the
date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERfDEPARTMENT
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SEARS WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE.
If this Power Washer is ueeclfor commercial or rental purposes, the warranty will apply for ninety
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state
to state,
Soars, Roebuck and Co., Sears Tower, Dept. 698!731A, Chicago, IL 80684
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This informa-
tion relates to your safety and preventing equipment problems. To help you recognize this infor-
mation, we use thefollowing symbols,Please reaa the manual and pay attentiontothose sections.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY ]NFOR- Inlormation for preventing
MATION - AHAZARD THAT damage to equipment.
MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
iNJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
NOTE
information that you should
pay special attention to.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CHART.
WHAT TO
LOOK FOR
Air and liquid
under pressure
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Risk ofeye injury,from air,water, chemicals, or Wear safety goggles when operating the power
dislodged dirt sprayed under pressure, washer.
Check for and remove debris thatmay be dogged
in the nozzle.
Electrical
equipment
Sprayed
chemicals
Equipment
maintenance
Keep children and petsaway from the sprayarea,
Never pointthe powerwasher toward a personor
any part of the body,
Spraying electrical equipment or power cords Keep the air compressor and electric cordsaway
with water can cause a riskof electrical shocK, from areas where water or liquids are sprayed.
Some chemicals may be toxic or irritating. Read the safety label or instructionsfor every
chemical you spray. Carefully follow all instruc-
tions regarding skin, eye ancl respiratory
protection.
Damaged air fittings,Rose, electri0al cords or Check all hoses, fittings, electrical cables and
plugscan break during usa and cause a risk of plugsbefore use. RepEdror replace any damaged
injury, item,
GLOSSARY
SCFM: (Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute;) a unit of PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of
measure of air delivery, measure of pressure,
GENERAL INFORMATION
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CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofaSears Crattsman
PowerWasher! It isdurable and versatileana willserve
you for years to come. Your Power washer combines
air pressurewithwater, detergent or degreaser to clean
and degrease, it can also be used for spraying lawn,
garden, trees or bushes, It has a unique nozzle that
allows you to change from adirect, forceful blast to a
light, foliage mist with a push or apull.
Ableeder type connectorhas been supplied sothat the
powerwasher canbe used with compressors that donot
have a pressure relief valve or apressure switch.
Your PowerWasher is designed-to spray in thefollow-
ing modes:
Air only
• Water only
•Water & air only
,_AJr& chemicals together
It is not designed to mix water & chemicals internally.
Chemfcals should be diluted with water before enter-
ing the gun to achieve precise controlof chemicals,
SPECIFICATION CHART
Your PowerWasher is intended for use with a _,._Horsepower or larger tanl<-lypeor tankless air compressors
deliveringat least 2.2 SCFM at 50 PSIG. The larger the air compressor used the more powerful your washer
will be.
Minimum Air Pressure;
Maximum Air Pressure:
Minimum Water Pressure:
Maximum Water Pressure;
Maximum Water Temperature:
Maximum Chemical Draw Height:
(maximum distancewasher can beabove
the chemical container.)
40 psig
17,5 psig
20 psJg
1O0 psig.
1406F
10 feet
Optimum Chemical Flow Rate in the Air/
Chemical Mode, with the air pressure
salting between 75 and 125 PSIG:
Approx, 10 oz, per minute with _two foot draw height
Appmx. 7 oz. per minute with a five foot draw height
NOTE: Chemicalsshouldhave aviscosity(consistency
or thickness) similiar to water-dilute as
n_cessary.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
2 Wrenches: a_/J"open end wrench for the Bleeder/
Non-bleeder connector and an adjustable wrench for
the air hose,
All other parts on the power washer are tighteneO by
hand,