Applying Detergent; Electric Pressure Washer Rinsing - Briggs & Stratton PW101-2010 Manual Del Operador

Applying Detergent

WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using chemicals.
• DO NOT substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles
for indirect vented safety goggles.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with electric pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips shown in How to Use the Spray Tips.
2. Prepare your detergent solution as required by job to be
performed.
3. Rotate detergent bottle cap (A) clockwise to release from
retaining tab. Remove cap from detergent bottle (B).
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4. Fill bottle with detergent solution (B).
5. Place suction hose and cap back into detergent bottle.
6. Rotate detergent bottle cap (C) counter-clockwise until it
clicks onto retaining tab. Make sure that end of suction hose
contacts bottom of bottle.
7. Make sure that black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (Orange or Red).
8. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check
that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump.
Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the pressure
washer.
9. Start the pressure washer as instructed in How to Start Your
Electric Pressure Washer.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion
of area to be washed and work upward using long, even,
overlapping strokes.
11. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before washing
and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from
drying. To prevent streaking, Do Not allow detergent to dry on
surface.
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Electric Pressure Washer Rinsing

1. Remove black detergent spray tip from metal wand.
2. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip following
instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to spray.
WARNING Risk of kickback.
Spray gun could kickback causing you to fall resulting
in death or serious injury.
• Operate the electric pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the electric pressure
washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar
location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using power
spray modes to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check
surface for damage. If no damage is found, you can assume it
is okay to continue rinsing.
5. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same
overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Other Cleaning Tips
• NEVER leave the electric pressure washer unattended while
it is plugged into an electrical outlet and while water is
supplied to the equipment.
• If you have the spray tip too far away from the surface being
washed, the cleaning may not be as effective.
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