Operation Section

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

Pressure Washer Location

Pressure Washer Clearance

How to Start Your Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step.This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 2.9 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

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 outdoors. 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 6). 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 6 — Pressure Washer Clearance

Typical Pressure

Washer Shown

Exhaust Port

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.

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.

5.Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.

6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7). Tighten by hand.

Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun

7.Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged

Trigger Lock

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