2650 PSI Pressure Washer
9.Engage trigger lock to spray gun trigger (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
Trigger Lock
10.When starting engine, position yourself as recommended in Figure 11 and start engine according to instructions given in engine user’s manual.Also see operating instructions tag located on the pressure washer.
Figure 11 - Recommended Starting Position
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
•DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
•Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
•Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1.Let engine idle for two minutes.
2.Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine user’s manual.
3.Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when pressure washer is shut down and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
•Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.
•Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
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