Briggs & Stratton 020219 How to Stop Pressure Washer, How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle, Mode

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2450 PSI Pressure Washer

9.Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. Also see operating instructions tag located on the pressure washer.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).

Severe burns can occur on contact.

Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.

Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in effective working order.

How to Stop Pressure Washer

1.Let engine idle for two minutes.

2.Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.

3.Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury.

NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when pressure is released.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

Spray gun retains high pressure when pressure washer is shut down, which can cause injury.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.

Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

4.Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.

How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle

You should now know how to START and STOP your pressure washer.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.

CAUTION

A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.

NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.

NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.

1.Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to low pressure mode (Figure 10). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high pressure.

Figure 10 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure

Slide nozzle backward

Slide nozzle forward for low

for High Pressure

pressure mode and

Mode

detergent application

 

 

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Contents 020219 2450 PSI Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description Operate pressure washer only outdoors When Adding FuelHigh pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Siphon/Filter Know Your Pressure WasherCarton Contents AssemblyPreparing Pressure Washer for USE Remove Pressure Washer From CartonChecklist Before Starting Engine Add Engine Oil and FuelConnect Hose and Water Supply to Pump How to Start Pressure Washer HOW to USE Your Pressure WasherPressure Washer Location Pressure Washer ClearanceHow to Stop Pressure Washer How to Use the Adjustable NozzleMode To apply detergent, follow these steps Applying Detergent with the Adjustable NozzlePressure Washer Rinsing Cleaning Chemical Injection HoseAutomatic Cool Down System Thermal ReliefSpecifications General Maintenance RecommendationsPressure Washer Maintenance Nozzle Maintenance Ring MaintenanceOrifice Pump Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChanging Pump Oil Change pump oil as followsPreparing the Unit for Storage Always wear eye protection when using PumpSaverStoring the Engine Protecting the PumpProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingYear Consumer Use Years Years orTable DES Matières Symboles de Danger et MoyensDescription DE L Équipement Règles DE SécuritéLorsque Vous Ajoutez DU Carburant Unintentional peut résulter dans feu ou électrique Filtre à Air Embout Réglable Connaître Votre Pulvérisateur À PressionÉtiquette de données près de larrière de la plaque de Siphon/filtre dinjection de produits chimiques UtiliséPréparer Votre Pulvérisateur Pour Lutilisation AssemblageDéballer le Pulvérisateur du Carton Contenu du CartonRaccorder le Tuyau et la Source Deau à la Pompe Ajouter de lhuile à moteur et du combustibleListe de Vérifications Avant de Démarrer le Moteur Mettre le pulvérisateur sur une surface à niveauComment Utiliser Votre Pulvérisateur Emplacement de la Nettoyeur à PressionMettre Votre Pulvérisateur en Marche Dégagement de la Nettoyeur à PressionComment Utiliser les Gicleurs Réglables Comment Arrêter Votre PulvérisateurGlisser le gicleur en Pour appliquer des produits détergents, procédez comme suit Appliquer des Produits Détergents avec le Gicleur RéglableNettoyer le Tube Siphon des Produits Détergents Rincer le PulvérisateurPour rincer Arrêtez le moteurRecommandations Dentretien Général CaractéristiquesEntretien DU Pulvérisateur Entretien du Joint Torique Entretien du GicleurEntretien de la Pompe Vidange de lhuilePréparer Lappareil Pour Lentreposage Entretien DU MoteurRanger LE Moteur Protection de la PompeProblème Cause Correction DépannageGarantie Limitée

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