Section 4: Operation
2.
Pull back collar on quick-connect
and puii current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the
accessory tray.
3.
Select desired spray tip:
For delicate
rinse (lower
pressure
and higher
flow), for gentle
cleaning of cars/trucks,
boats, RV's,
patio furniture,
lawn equipment,
etc., select white
40 ° spray tip.
For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as
home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways
and sidewalks,
garage floors, etc., select yellow
15° spray tip.
For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such
as second
story surfaces,
paint removal,
oil stains,
rust removal
or other
stubborn
substances
(tar,
gum, grease, wax, etc.), select
red 0 ° spray tip.
To apply chemical, applies project
specific
cleaners
to help break down stubborn
dirt and grime on a
variety of surfaces, select
black detergent
spray tip.
4.
Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar.
Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5.
For most effective
cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface.
If you get spray
tip too close, you may damage
cleaning surface.
6.
DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when
cleaning tires.
Cleaning
and
Applying
Detergent
IMPORTANT:
Use detergents
designed
specifically
for pressure
washers.
Household
detergents
could
damage the pump.
CAUTION
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected
and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
To apply
detergent
follow
these
steps:
I.
Review spray tip use.
2.
Prepare
detergent
solution
as required
by
manufacturer.
3.
Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
• When
inserting
the filter into a detergent
solution
bottle,
route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently
contacting
the hot muffler.
4.
Make sure black detergent
spray tip is installed.
NOTE:
Detergent
cannot
be applied
with the high
pressure
spray tips (White,Yellow
or Red).
5.
Make sure garden
hose is connected
to water
inlet.
Check that high pressure
hose is connected
to spray
gun and pump and start engine.
6.
Apply detergent
to a dry surface,
starting
at lower
portion
of area to be washed
and work upward,
using
long, even, overlapping
strokes.
7.
Allow detergent
to soak in between
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 detergent
siphoning
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.
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