Operation; How To Start Your Pressure Washer - Briggs & Stratton 80018646 Manual Del Operador

Operation

If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
(800) 743-4115.
Pressure Washer Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a poisonous gas that could kill you in
inutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or
taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you
could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows,doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug-incarbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements,crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours,
even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using
this product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Risk of Fire Clearances
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
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How to Start Your Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time,
follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting
information also applies if you have let the pressure
washer sit idle for at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water
source capable of supplying water at a flow rate
greater than 3.7 gallons per minute (14 liters per
minute) and no less than 20 PSI (1.3 BAR) at
pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT
siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly
connected to spray gun and pump. See Assembly
section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON water, point spray gun in a safe direction,
press red button and squeeze trigger to purge
pump system of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on
collar of nozzle extension, insert spray tip and
release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is
securely in place. See How to Use Spray Tips.
8. Push engine rocker switch (A) to ON (I) position.
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