OPERATION
To stop the engine:
Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
nShut off the water supply and pull trigger to release water pressure.
WARNING:
Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Ex- pect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 15.
nPull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer.
nRelease the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
nPush up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
nPush the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
INSTALLING/REMOVING NOZZLES
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your face or at others. The
Using the
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nEngage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
nPush the nozzle into the
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the cleaning job is complete:
nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nEngage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
nRemove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then pulling back the
USING THE 5-IN-1 CHANGE OVER NOZZLE
See Figure 17 .
There are five spray pattern settings located on the
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| Spot cleaning of high, | |
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| • Removing | |
0º | struction, farm, or lawn equipment | ||
• Cleaning tar, glue, or stubborn stains from | |||
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| concrete | |
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| • Cleaning overhead areas | |
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| • Removing rust from steel and oxidation | |
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| from aluminum | |
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| For general purpose or large surfaces | |
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| • General cleaning of dirt, mud, and grime | |
25º | • Cleaning roofs, gutters, and downspouts | ||
• Removing light mildew stains | |||
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| • Removing algae and bacteria | |
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| pools | |
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| • Rinsing surfaces in preparation for painting | |
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40º | • Washing and rinsing of painted surfaces | ||
and boats | |||
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| • Cleaning roofs, windows, patios, and | |
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| For long range detergent applications | |
Short | • Driveways, walkways, decks and patios, | ||
vehicles, fences, paint prep, patio furniture, | |||
Range | and lawn equipment | ||
Detergent | |||
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Long | |||
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Detergent |
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USING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
The high pressure hose features an outer covering that pro- vides strength to the hose. If the outer covering becomes damaged, the hose must be replaced immediately. Do not use a high pressure hose if the outer covering is damaged.
To prevent damage to the outer covering:
nInspect the hose before every use.
nFully unwrap and straighten hose before use.
nDo not allow the high pressure hose to be kinked.
nKeep hose away from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
nDo not pull unit by high pressure hose.
nDo not allow hose to be crushed or wrapped around objects.