HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-:317-7833.
Pressure Washer
Location
Pressure Washer
Clearance
DANGER
. Operate
pressure washer
ONLY outdoors.
. Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings.
. DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (I 52 cm) from
structures
having combustible
walls and/or other
combustible
materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around
pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated
area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially
occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 7). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken
into consideration
when positioning
pressure washer.
Typical Pressure
Z
Washer
Shown
t
Exhaust Port
Now
to
Start
Pressure
Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time_ follow
these instructions step=by=step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1.
Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.0 gallons per minute more than pressure washer is
rated for and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer
end of garden hose.
2.
Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See "Preparing
Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.
3.
Make sure unit is in level position.
4.
Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn
ON water.
CAUTION
Damage to equipment
resulting
from failure to follow this
instruction
will void warranty.
5.
Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of
water
occurs.
6.
Attach nozzle extension
to spray gun (Figure 8).
Tighten by hand.
7.
Position
nozzle in low pressure
mode (slide nozzle
forward)
and squeeze
trigger
on spray gun to relieve
pressure
caused
by turning
ON water.Water
will flow
8.
out of gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger
until there is a steady stream of water and no air
remains in system. Release trigger.
Engage trigger loci< to spray gun trigger (Figure 9).
Trigger Loci<