Section 4: Operation
9,
When
starting
engine, position
yourseff
as recommended
in Figure
i 0 and start
engine according
to instructions
given in engine operator's
manuaLAHso
see operating
instructions
tag iocated
on the pressure
washer.
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction
and squeeze sp_y gun
trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting engine.
When
starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each s_rting
attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction
and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release high pressure.
Firmly grasp sp_y gun with both hands when using high
pressure sp_y to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
NOTE:
Always keep the throttle
lever in the "Fast"
position when operating
the pressure washer.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases_
Allow equipment
to cool before touching_
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer
including overhead.
Code of Federal Regubdon
(CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property
require equipment
powered by an internal
combustion
engine to have a spark attester, maintained
in
effective working
order, complying
to USDA Forest service
standard 5100- I C or later revision. In the State of California
a
spark attester
is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other
states may have similar laws.
Now
to StopYour
Pressure
Washer
I.
Let engine
idle for two
minutes.
2.
Turn
engine
off according
to instructions
given in
engine
operator's
manual,
3.
ADA/AYS
point
gun in a safe direction
and squeeze
spray gun trigger
to release
retained
high water
pressure.
mNPORTANT:
Spray gun traps
high water
pressure,
even
when
engine
is stopped
and water
is disconnected,
WARNING
Keep high pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALVVAYS point gun in safe direction
and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger Ioc!< when not in use.
4,
Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use,