assembly
connecting the high pressure hose to the pump
See Figure 8.
After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached to the trigger handle:
nAlign the collar on the threaded outlet on the pump.
nInsert the hose on the end of the high pressure hose collar into the threaded outlet.
nTurn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to the pump.
nPull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer
See Figure 9.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
nRun water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any debris from the hose.
nInspect the screen in the water intake.
nIf the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced.
nIf the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
nUncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unre- stricted hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a “Y” shut off connector).
nWith the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by hand.
operation
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.
Applications
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding
Cleaning boats, outdoor furniture, and grills
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