Homelite UT80709 Manual Del Operador página 17

STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 13 - 14.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup-
ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the
high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
 Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
 Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
To start the engine:
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON (horizontal) position.
 Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
 Push choke into the START position.
 Grasp the starter grip with rope and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Give the starter grip with rope a short,
brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip with rope to snap
back after starting; return it gently to its original place.
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the starter
grip with rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve water pres-
sure before attempting to start the engine again.
 Let engine run for several seconds, then gradually slide
the choke lever fully toward the RUN position.
To stop the engine:
 Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF (vertical) position.
 Shut off the water supply and pull trigger to release
water pressure.
WARNING:
Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Ex-
pect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled
due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss
of control and injury to yourself and others.
OPERATION
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time be-
fore storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust gases
may be hot enough to cause serious burns and/or ignite
combustible objects.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 15.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
INSTALLING/REMOVING NOZZLES
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles or spray patterns without lock-
ing the lock out on the trigger handle and NEVER point
the wand at your face or at others. The quick-connect
feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle
with some force. Failure to heed this warning could cause
personal injury.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing the nozzle is easy.
To connect the nozzle to the trigger handle:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks
in place and is secured properly.
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the
cleaning job is complete:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the quick-connect collar.
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