Black Max BM80919A, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:

Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.

Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.

Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills, play-
ground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 9.
NOTE:
This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing.
You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant
will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:

Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.

Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.

Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30),
add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises to the
hatched area on the dipstick (12 oz., 4-cycle engine
lubricant provided).
Do not overfill.

Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE:
This engine has a total lubricant capacity of
18 oz.
To check engine lubricant level:

Set pressure washer on a flat surface. Do not tilt.

Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counterclockwise.

Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not
rethread.

Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.

If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.

Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex-
cessive smoke and engine damage.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E15 OR E85 FUEL
IN THIS UNIT. IT IS A VIOLA-
TION OF FEDERAL LAW AND
WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE:
Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentage of oxygenates stated below
are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.