Homelite PRO HL80923 Manual Del Operador página 14

STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 11 - 12.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
 Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
NOTE: The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that
will prevent the engine from starting and/or running if
there is insufficient lubricant in the crankcase.
 Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
To start the engine:
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: If the engine is warm, leave the choke valve in the
OPEN position.
 Move the throttle lever away from the MIN position about
a third of the way toward the MAX position.
 Put the engine switch in the ON position.
 Pull the recoil starter grip until the engine runs (a maximum
of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then push the
choke lever to the OPEN position.
To stop the engine:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF position.
USING THE SPRAy WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 13.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
OPERATION
SELECTING THE RIGHT NOZZLE FOR THE
JOB
See Figures 14 - 15.
Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle
for the job. Each of the nozzles has a different spray
pattern. The nozzle patterns are: 40º (for gentle rinse),
25º (for general purpose or large surfaces), 0º (for spot
cleaning or high-to-reach areas), and the black nozzle for
using detergent.
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on
the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your
face or at others. The quick-connect feature contains
small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force.
Failure to heed this may cause personal injury.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks
in place and is secured properly.
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the
cleaning job is complete:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the
nozzle storage area on the top of the machine.
USING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR
See Figure 16.
The high pressure pump includes a feature that allows you
to adjust the pressure from a low of 300 PSI to the high-
est pressure allowed by the pressure washer. When used
at the lowest pressure, any standard quick connect nozzle
can be used.
NOTE: The trigger may need to be depressed and released
several times before the pressure will drop.
CAUTION:
Always return the regulator to the MAX pressure setting
before storing the pressure washer.
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