Section 4: Operation
2.Pull back collar on
3.Select desired spray tip:
•For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white 40° spray tip.
•For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select yellow 15° spray tip.
•For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust removal or other stubborn substances (tar, gum, grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
•To apply chemical, applies project specific cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
4.Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5.For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray tip too close, you may damage cleaning surface.
6.DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Cleaning and Applying Detergent
IMPORTANT: Use detergents designed specifically
for pressure washers. Household detergents could damage the pump.
CAUTION
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
•Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1.Review spray tip use.
2.Prepare detergent solution as required by manufacturer.
3.Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
CAUTION
Keep the detergent siphoning tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler.
•When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muffler.
4.Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure spray tips (White,Yellow or Red).
5.Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump and start engine.
6.Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes.
7.Allow detergent to soak in between
IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent siphoning system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for
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