Section 4: Operation
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to store your spray gun and nozzle extension.There is also a hook at the front of the accessory tray to hold your high pressure hose.
NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush.The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle.The brush and turbo nozzle are NOT included with your pressure washer.You can buy these items as optional accessories.
1.Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray, as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 — Typical Accessory Tray
2.Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on right side of unit (Figure 12).
NOTE: You may also use the hooks attached to the base and handle to store your gun and nozzle extension, as shown on page 6.
3.Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to accessory tray on front of tray, as shown in Figure 12.
How to Use Spray Tips
The
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
•NEVER exchange spray tips without engaging the trigger lock on the trigger.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1.Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2.Pull back collar on
3.Select desired spray tip:
•For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white 40° spray tip.
•For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select yellow 15° spray tip.
•For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust removal or other stubborn substances (tar, gum, grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
•To apply chemical, applies project specific cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
Figure 13 — Spray Tip Spray Patterns
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
chemical
High Pressure
40° White |
| 15° Yellow |
| 0° Red |
2550 PSI |
| 2940 PSI |
| 3000 PSI |
2.8 GPM |
| 2.5 GPM |
| 2.3 GPM |
4.Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5.For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray tip too close, you may damage cleaning surface.
6.DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
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