Section Operation
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HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 8). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
•DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
Figure 8 — Pressure Washer Clearance
Typical Pressure |
Washer Shown |
Exhaust Port |
How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions
1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.2 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2.Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations.
3.Make sure unit is in a level position.
4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump.
5.Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 9). Tighten by hand.
Figure 9 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
7.Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into nozzle extension (Figure 10). See “How to Use Spray Tips”.
Figure 10 - Attaching Spray Tip to Nozzle Extension
8.Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 11).
Figure 11 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
Trigger Lock
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