Operation
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at (800)
Pressure Washer Location
Clearances and Air Movement
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas (A) 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. Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, 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 start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open.
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How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions
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1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.5 gallons (13.2 l) per minute and no less than 20 PSI (1.38 BARS) at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water.
2.Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.
3.Make sure unit is in a level position.
4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump.
NOTICE
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.Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and press red button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
7.Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle extension, insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See How to Use Spray Tips.
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