Pressure Washer
HOW TO USE YOUR
7.On all models, attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 16).Tighten by hand.
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
How to Start 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 1.0 gallons per minute more than pressure washer is rated for 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.You must follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
5.Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of water occurs.
6.For models 01806 and 01936, place quick connect spray tips in slots on the holder attached to nozzle extension (Figure 15).
Figure 15 — Install Spray Tips in Holder
Figure 16 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
8.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 17).
Figure 17 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
9.Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Avoid injury from kickback.
•Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is pulled and engine fails to start.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
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 pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when pressure is released.
HOW TO USE NOZZLES
You now should know how to START your pressure washer and how to STOP it.This section tells you how to adjust the spray pattern.
WARNING! NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying. NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to test spray pattern.
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