HOW to USE Your Pressure Washer

2450 PSI 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

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will 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.

The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

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 7). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.

Figure 7 — Pressure Washer Clearance

Typical Pressure

Washer Shown

Exhaust Port

How to Start 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 3.0 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 level position.

4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump. Turn ON water.

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.Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of water occurs.

6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 8). Tighten by hand.

Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun

7.Position nozzle in low pressure mode (slide nozzle forward) and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure caused by turning ON water.Water will flow out of gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water and no air remains in system. Release trigger.

8.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 9).

Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged

Safety Latch

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