Section 4: Operation
How to Stop Pressure Washer
•Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.
•Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
How to Use Adjustable Nozzle
You should now know how to START and STOP your pressure washer.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
•NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.
•NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
1.Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to low pressure mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high pressure.
Figure 9 - Adjusting Spray Pressure
Slide nozzle backward | Slide nozzle forward for |
for high pressure mode. | low pressure mode and |
| detergent application. |
2.Point nozzle down towards a firm surface and press trigger to test spray pattern (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Test the Spray Pattern
3.Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Adjusting Spray Pattern
Twist nozzle | Twist nozzle clockwise |
counterclockwise for fan | for narrow spray |
spray pattern. | pattern. |
4.For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
5.If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high pressure mode, you may damage surface being cleaned.
6.DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
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