Operation

 

using the spray wand trigger

SLOT

See Figure 17.

 

For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the

 

trigger handle at all times.

 

n Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer.

n Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle.

To engage the lock out:

n Pull up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.

To disengage the lock out:

n Push the lock out down and into its original position.

For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be

Lock out

between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If

Fig. 17

the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.

 

USING the NOZZLES

spray

wand

See Figure 18 - 19.

 

Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle

 

for the job. Each of the nozzles has a different spray

 

pattern. The nozzle patterns are: 40˚ (for medium pressure),

 

25˚ (for general purpose or large surfaces), 15˚ (for tough

nozzle

jobs), 0˚ (for spot cleaning or high-to-reach areas), and the

“CLICK”

Dual Power Soap Nozzle (for long and short range detergent

QUICK-CONNECT

application).

collar

NOTE: For a gentle rinse, select the Dual Power Soap

 

Nozzle.

Dual Power

 

 

Soap Nozzle

caution:

NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on the trigger handle.

Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.

nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.

To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:

nEngage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.

nPush the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks in place and is secured properly.

short range

detergent

application

long range detergent application

Fig. 18

To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the cleaning job is complete:

nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.

n Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up

on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.

 

n Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then

 

pulling back the quick-connect collar.

TRIGGER

Fig. 19

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