OPERATION
MOVING the pressure washer
See Figure 17.
nLoosen the pivot knob located halfway down the spray wand storage tube.
nGrasp the handle at the rear of the pressure washer. Turn the top section of the pressure washer until it is fully ex- tended as shown in figure 17. Retighten the pivot knob.
nGrasp the moving handle and lift the machine off the resting foot. Roll the machine to the desired position.
STORING the pressure washer
See Figure 17.
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before placing the storage handle in the “store” position. Store machine in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
washing with detergent
See Figure 18.
Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; house- hold detergents can damage the pump. Many detergents require mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.
nPlace the injection hose in the bottom of the detergent bucket.
nCarefully pour the cleaning solution into the bucket taking care not to splash the solution or place the bottle in the bucket.
nInstall the black nozzle on the spray wand.
nSpray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even, overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow the detergent to dry on the surface.
Before shutting off the engine:
nPlace the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
nFlush for
nShut off the engine.
NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
rinsing with the pressure washer
n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nEngage the lock out on the wand by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
nPull back and hold the collar.
nRemove the nozzle by pulling it from the collar.
nSelect the right nozzle for the job:
•Use lower pressure nozzle (white or green) to wash items such as a car or boat.
•Use higher pressure nozzle (yellow or red) for jobs such as stripping paint and degreasing the driveway. When using these nozzles, test a small area first to avoid surface damage.
nStart at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down, overlapping the strokes.
to move the machine
to store the machine
Fig. 17
Detergent
BUCKET
injection 
hose
Fig. 18
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