Applying Detergent & General Operating Techniques, Rinsing

WASHER

APPLYING DETERGENT & GENERAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES

OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE

WARNING

WARNING:Some detergents may be harmful if inhaled or in- gested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.The harm- ful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.

STEP 1: Use detergent designed specifically for pressure washers. Household detergents could damage the pump. Prepare detergent solu- tion as required by the manufacturer. Fill a container with pressure washer detergent. Place the filter end of de- tergent suction tube into the deter- gent container.

pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis- charging the warm water onto the ground.This thermal device prevents internal damage to the pump.

CLEANING TIPS

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place de- tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al- low detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning

STEP 2: Open detergent metering valve. Detergent will be drawn into the pump and coil and discharged under pressure. Never use anything that will damage the pump and coil.

Detergent

Metering

Valve

STEP 3: With the engine running, pull trigger to operate machine. Liquid detergent is drawn into the machine and mixed with water. Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent from your machine after each use by placing the suction tube into a bucket of clean water and then running the pressure washer for 1-2 minutes.

THERMAL PUMP

PROTECTION

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera- tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the

action spray at a slight angle.

Recommendations:

•Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and dis- tance for maximum cleaning results.

•If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use ex- treme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface.

•Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the sur- face you plan to clean. High pressure wash a small area, then check the surface for damage. If no dam- age is found, continue to pressure washing.

CAUTION - Never use:

•Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals

•Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner, gaso- line, oils)

•Tri-sodium phosphate products

•Ammonia products

•Acid-based products

These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam- age the surface being cleaned.

RINSING

•It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear. Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remove black soap nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install the desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can also stop detergent from flowing by simply remov- ing detergent siphon tube from bottle.

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