Section 4: Operation
Applying
Detergent
with
the
Adjustable
Nozzle
IMPORTANT:
Use soaps designed
specifically
for
pressure
washers.
Household
detergents could damage
the pump,
instructlon w ill void wa_nty,
To apply detergent,
follow
these steps:
I,
Review use of adjustable nozzles,
2.
Prepare detergent solution as required
by job.
3.
Place filter end of chemical injection
hose into
detergent
container.
CAUTION
the hot muffler,
4.
Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Detergent
cannot be applied with nozzle in high
pressureposition.
5.
Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet,
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Start engine,
6.
Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion
of area to be washed and work upward, using
Ion& even, overlapping
strokes.
7.
Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry
on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT:You
must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for I-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer
Rinsing
For Rinsing:
I.
Slide nozzle backward to high pressure, press trigger
and wait for detergentto clear.
NOTE:
You can also stop detergent from flowing by simply
removing chemical injection
hose from bottle.
2.
Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
spray.
3,
Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
the surface for damage, If no damage is found, it is okra/
to continue cleaning.
WARNING
, Keep spray nozzl e between
8 to 24 inches awm/from
cleaning
surface.
• operate thisUnitOn _ Stable surface.
, Be ex'cremely careful if you must use the pressurewasher from
a I_dder_ s caffolding or a_ other relatively uns_ble location.
•Firmiy
grasp spray gun with both
hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
4,
Startat top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for washing and
applying detergent.
Automatic
Cool
Down
System
(Thermal
Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125=F.The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging
the warm
water
onto the ground.
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