Craftsman 919.16225 Owner's Manual

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CONNECTING THE HOSESBleeder/Non-Bleeder ConnectorThe power washer comes equ(ppea wittl an air hoseconnector that is designed for use with air compres-sore having a pressure rstief valve or a pressureswitch.Some small, limited capacity compressors OlD nott_ave a pressure relief valve or a pressure switch.In this situation, a bleeder type air hose connectoris required. One has been supplied with your powerwasher and is located at the end of the 10' chemicaldraw 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 connectorI. Using a _/_" open end wrench, unscrew the non-bleeder conneCtOrlocated at the base of tt_e powerwasher, (middle fitting).2. Remove the bleeder connector from the end of thechemical 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 powerwasher can be damaged by cross threadingor over.tightening. Do not overtighten.4. Screw the bleeder connector into the base of thepower washer, T;ghten gently using a _* open endwrench.5, Slip the non.bleec_erconnector onto the enct of thechemical draw hose, where it will serve as _ weight.Water HoseConnect you garden hose to the Water Connector.Tighten by hand.Air HoseTo tighten ot loosen an air hose to this con=hector you must use two wrenches or youcould damage the plastic threads on thebase of the power washer.Using a _,_"open end wrench, hold the a_rhose connec-tor. Connect your air hose and tighten the-hosewith anadjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.Chemical Draw HoseNever apply air pressure to the ChomlcalDraw Hose ConneGtor. Doing so could dam-age the power washer.Attach the chemical draw hose to the chemical drawhose connector.Simply slipthe hose over the connectorwith your hand.Tits chemical draw hose €onnector isdesigned for hand application of soft, flex-ible hoses, Do not use any type of hoseclamp or adhesive.