Sears 919.16225 owner manual WASHING WiTH THE POWER WASHER, Spraying Foliage With The Power Washer

WASHING WiTH THE POWER WASHER

The Power Washer works best usingSears spe0ially formulated concentrateddetergent, 9-16420,which can be purchased in the Sears hardware department or from the Sears general catalog. Follow the directions supplied with the detergent for the proper water/detergent mix ratio.

Most common householddetergents are not formulated and concentrated for use in your Power Washer. They are too heavy or thick to pass through your Power Washer and ifthey are dilutedwith water, they lose their cleaning efficiency,

NOTE: If you do not use Sears detergent, 9-16420, be sure the detergent you do use is specially formulated and concentrated for use with this type of equipment. Mix the chosen detergent with water (1 part c{etergent to 8 parts water) to reduce the viscosity (consistency or thickness) of the mixture.

1.Prepare a mixture of detergent in a 1-gallon plastic buQket or suitable container.

2.Attach the garden hose (cold or warm water), air hose, and chemical draw hose to the power washer, Place the free end of the chemical draw hose into

the detergent/water mixture.

. For best performance, set your compressor to the maximum pressure available from your air compres= sor not to exceed 175 psig, Be sure the air and water controls on the power washer are in the "Off" position,

4, Turn the water source fully on and turn on your air

compressor,

5, Begin the washing procedure by adjusting the air control knob and the soap/chemical control knob until they begin spraying the solution onto the sur- face to be washed, The water knob should be OFF. Continue spraying until the surface is completely covered with the solution.

To stop spraying, turn the soap/chemical control knob and the air control knob to the "Off" position,

7.Let the soap remain on the surface for about 30 seconds, A certain amount of wipingwill be required for most types of foreign matter,

,Fully open both the air and water ¢ontrot knobs,

9.Rinse the soap and dirt from the surface you are washing.

SPRAYING FOLIAGE WITH THE POWER WASHER

MANY		CHEMICALS		ARE	TOXIC	OR IRRITATING.			READ THE SAFETY LABEL
OR	INSTRUCTIONS			FOR	EVERY CHEMICAL YOU SPRAY. CAREFULLY FOLLOW
ALL		INSTRUCTIONS		REGARDING		SKIN,	EYE	AND	RESPIRATORY	PROTECTION.
!. Prepare	a mixture		of chemical		and water	in a	4.	Foroptimum performance set your air compressor
1-gaJIon	bucket or		suitable	container. Carefully				pressure between 75 and 125 psig. Be sure the air
follow the directions on the chemical container for								control	knob is in the	"Off" position.
the proper		waterlchemioal ratio.					5.	Extend the Foliage Nozzle out as far as it will go.
NOTE: Thick or heavy chemicals must be mixed with							6. Turn on the air compressor.
							7. Begin the spraying procedure by adjusting the air
water to reduce their thickness, Heavy materials will
								control knob and the		soap/chemical control knob
not pass through the Power Washer.
2. Attach the chemical draw hose and the air hose to								until you are spraying a mist. You may vary the mist
								pattern by pulling the foliage nozzl_ in slightly.
the Power Washer. Place the free end of the chem-
							8. To stop spraying, turn the air control knob and

ical draw hose into the chemica!/water mixture,	the soap/chemical control Knob to the "Off"
3. DO NOT attach a hose to the garden hose con-
	position.
nector for foliage spraying, Be sure the water
control knob is in the "Off" position,