MODEL NO. 919.162250

CRAFTSMAN POWER WASHER

IMPORTANT:

Read the Safety Guidelines

and Af| Instructions

Carefully Before Operatrng

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

REPAIR PARTS

WHAT TO

LOOK FOR

Air and liquid

under pressure

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CHART.

Electrical

equipment

Sprayed chemicals

Equipment

maintenance

Spraying electrical equipment or power cords with water can cause a risk of electrical shocK,

Some chemicals may be toxic or irritating.

Damaged air fittings, Rose, electri0al cords or plugs can break during usa and cause a risk of injury,

Keep children and pets away from the spray area,

Never point the power washer toward a person or

any part of the body,

Keep the air compressor and electric cordsaway from areas where water or liquids are sprayed.

Read the safety label or instructions for every chemical you spray. Carefully follow all instruc- tions regarding skin, eye ancl respiratory protection.

Check all hoses, fittings, electrical cables and plugs before use. RepEdror replace any damaged item,

SCFM: (Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute;) a unit of measure of air delivery,

PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure,

CongratulationsyourpurchaseofaSears Crattsman

Power Washer! It isdurable and versatile ana willserve you for years to come. Your Power washer combines air pressurewith water, 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 a direct, forceful blast to a light, foliage mist with a push or a pull.

A bleeder type connector has been supplied so that the power washer can be used with compressors that do not have a pressure relief valve or a pressure switch.

Your PowerWasher is designed-to spray in the follow- 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 control of chemicals,

Minimum Air Pressure;

Maximum Air Pressure:

Minimum Water Pressure:

Maximum Water Pressure;

Maximum Water Temperature: Maximum Chemical Draw Height: (maximum distancewasher can be above 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: Chemicals should have a viscosity(consistency

or thickness) similiar to water-dilute as n_cessary.

Connector

Hose ConneCtor

Air Control Knob

To turn "On":Push in the controlknob and turn clockwise towardsthe "On" indicator.

To turn "Off":Pueh in and turn the controlknob counter. clockwiseto the "Off" indicator.

Air flov_ can be adjusted between the "On" and "Off"

politic rt_,

Water Control Knob

To turn "On": Push in the controlknob and turn counter- clockwisetowardsthe "On" indicator.

To turn "Off": Push in and turn lhe controlknob clock- 'wise to the "Off" position.

Waler flowcan be adjusted between the "On" and "Off" posilions.

Soap/Chemical Control Knob

To turn "On": Turn the knob counterolockwiseThe. knob can be turnedcounterQIockwise2_ turns only. Morethan 2_ turnsmay cause erraticflow or stopsoap/chemicalflow.

To turn "Off"; Turn the knobclockwise.

Soap/chemicalflow can be varied by adjustingthe con= trol knob. When Beginning.to spray in the s0_p/chernical mode, turn the knob gr_ually until you achieve the flow

rateyoudesire.

Foliage Nozzle

To sprayfoliage, push the nozzle out to get a light, mist spray. You can _ontrol the mist pattern by pullingthe nozzkpin slightly.

For washingand degreasing, pull the nozzle all the way in towardsthe handle.

Bleeder/Non-Bleeder Connector

The power washer comes equ(ppea wittl an air hose connector that is designed for use with air compres-

sore having a pressure rstief valve or a pressure switch.

Some small, limited capacity compressors OlD not t_ave a pressure relief valve or a pressure switch. In this situation, a bleeder type air hose connector is required. One has been supplied with your power washer and is located at the end of the 10'chemical draw hose. It is identical to the non.bleeder con-

hector, except for a tiny hole located on its side. This hole will relieve excess air pressure,

To ins_a!lthe b_eeder type connector

I.Using a _/_" open end wrench, unscrew the non- bleeder conneCtOrlocated at the base of tt_e power

washer, (middle fitting).

2.Remove the bleeder connector from the end of the chemical draw hose.

3.Remove the "O" ring from the non.bleeder con- nector and install it on the bleeder connector,

The plastic threads in the base of the power washer can be damaged by cross threading or over.tightening. Do not overtighten.

4. Screw the bleeder connector into the base of the power washer, T;ghten gently using a _* open end wrench.

5, Slip the non.bleec_erconnector onto the enct of the chemical draw hose, where it will serve as _ weight.

Water Hose

Connect you garden hose to the Water Connector. Tighten by hand.

Air Hose

To tighten ot loosen an air hose to this con= hector you must use two wrenches or you could damage the plastic threads on the base of the power washer.

Using a _,_"open end wrench, hold the a_rhose connec- tor. Connect your air hose and tighten the-hosewith an adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

Chemical Draw Hose

Never apply air pressure to the Chomlcal

Draw Hose ConneGtor. Doing so could dam- age the power washer.

Attach the chemical draw hose to the chemical draw hose connector.Simply slipthe hose over the connector with your hand.

Tits chemical draw hose ???onnector is designed for hand application of soft, flex- ible hoses, Do not use any type of hose clamp or adhesive.

The Power Washer works best usingSears spe0ially formulated concentrateddetergent, 9-16420, which can be purchased in the Sears hardware department or from the Sears general catalog. Follow the directions supplied with the detergent for the proper water/detergent mix ratio.

Most common householddetergents are not formulated and concentrated for use in your Power Washer. They are too heavy or thick to pass through your Power Washer and ifthey are dilutedwith water, they lose their cleaning efficiency,

NOTE: If you do not use Sears detergent, 9-16420, be sure the detergent you do use is specially formulated and concentrated for use with this type of equipment. Mix the chosen detergent with water (1 part c{etergent to 8 parts water) to reduce the viscosity (consistency or thickness) of the mixture.

1.Prepare a mixture of detergent in a 1-gallon plastic buQket or suitable container.

2.Attach the garden hose (cold or warm water), air hose, and chemical draw hose to the power washer, Place the free end of the chemical draw hose into

the detergent/water mixture.

. For best performance, set your compressor to the maximum pressure available from your air compres= sor not to exceed 175 psig, Be sure the air and water controls on the power washer are in the "Off" position,

4, Turn the water source fully on and turn on your air

compressor,

5, Begin the washing procedure by adjusting the air control knob and the soap/chemical control knob until they begin spraying the solution onto the sur- face to be washed, The water knob should be OFF.

Continue spraying until the surface is completely covered with the solution.

To stop spraying, turn the soap/chemical control knob and the air control knob to the "Off" position,

7.Let the soap remain on the surface for about 30 seconds, A certain amount of wipingwill be required for most types of foreign matter,

, Fully open both the air and water ??ontrot knobs,

9.Rinse the soap and dirt from the surface you are washing.

The Power Washer works best using Sears specially _rmulated concentrateddegrease_,9.16421, which can be purchased in the Sears hardware department or from the Sears general cata!og. Follow the directions supplied with the degreaser for the proper watertdegreaser mix ratio.

Most common householddegreasers, are not formu_atecl and concentrated for use in your Power Washer. They are too heavy or thick to pass through your Power Washer and if they are dilutedwith water, they lose their degreasing efficiency,

NOTE: If you do not use Sears degreaseE;9-16421, be sure thedegreaser you do use is specially formulated

and concentrated for use with this type of equipment,

Mix the chosendegreaser with water (1 part degreaser to 4 parts water) to reduce the viscosity (consistency or thickness) of the mixture.

Do not clean a hot engine. Engine block can crack or other damage can occur. Wait unlil lhe engine has =ooled at least one hour.

Cover the battery and carburetor throat when you clean the engine,

!, Prepare a mixture of degreaser in a 1.gallon plastic buoket or suitable container.

2.Atta(_h the garden hose (cold or warm water), air hose, and chemical draw hose to the Power Washer.

Place the free end of the chemioal draw hose into the degreaser/water mixture.

3.For best degreasing performance, set your air com- pressor to the maximum pressure available from

your compressor not to exceed 175 psig. Be sure the air and water controls on the power washer are inthe "Off" position.

4.Turn on your airoompressor.

5.Begin the degreasing procedure by adjusting the air control Imob and the soap/chemical controJknob until they begin spraying the solution. The water knob should be OFF. Continuespraying unlilthe sur- face is completely _overed with the solution.

6.To stop spraying, turn the soap/nhemical control knob and the air control knob to the "Off" position,

7.Let the degreaser solution remain on the surface for about 30 seconds. A certain amount of wiping will be required for most types of foreign matter.

8.Fully open both the air'and water control knobs.

9, R_se the degreaser solution and dirt from the sur- face you are degreasing.

Clean the exterior of the power washer and draw hose with a damp cloth, soap and water.

Fill a container with clean water, insert the free end of the chemical draw hose into the water & rinse the internal system.

Disconnect all hoses from the power washer. Store the

power washer away from open flames and heat,

To preve_ freezing in cordweather,make sure aJlliquids are drained from your power washer before storage.

Store with the air, water and chemical control knobs in

the open or "ON" position. Hang verticalJywith the foliage nozzle down,

q Water control knob "ON"

spraying chemical/ detergent

LLI

CORRECTION

???Open knob gradually until you achieve desired flow rate (2_ turns maximum)

???Add water to thin the solution

???Use Sears speoial oleanerldegreaser

???Turn water control knob "OFF" Only air and chemical Control knobs

should be "ON"

Ju_,uu

??? Close knob until sputter stops

1

3.Not enough spray force

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4.Chemical/deter-

gent doesn't combine with water pressure

inside of power washer

Water and/or air pressure too low

=Water and air control knobs not fully open

* Surface heavily soiled

???Power Washer is not designed to do this

*Use Maximum water and air pres- sure available (not to exceed 175 psig)

. Open both knobs fully

???Scrub surface with rag or sponge to loosen dirt then rinse with air and water control knobs "ON"

???To Wash or spray chemically usa chemical and air control knobs ON only. To Rfnse, use water and air control knobs ON only.

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MODEL NO, 919,162250

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN POWER WASHER

Now that you have purchased your Sears Power Washer, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any'Sears

Servi_e Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores.Be sure to provide all pertinentfacts when you call or visit.

The model number of your Sears Power Washer is 919,162250. This number can _s found =tramped into the h_.ndle,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Se_ce Center and mo=t Seats stores.

If the part@you need are not stocked locally,your order will be elec- tronioallytransmitted to a Sears Repair Parts DistributionCenter for

handting.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S,A.