Snapper 020229 Manual Del Operario página 12

4. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high
pressure position.
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
long, 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 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Slide nozzle backward to high pressure, squeeze trigger
and wait for detergent to 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 the area you plan
to spray.
WARNING
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
2450 PSI Pressure Washer
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is okay to
continue cleaning.
4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for washing
and applying detergent.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place chemical injection siphon/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
3. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure
position.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine.
6. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
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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