Operation
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Rev 76503-20100120 - English
A wide fan pattern distributes the impact of
the water over a larger area resulting in
excellent cleaning action with reduced risk
of surface damage. Clean large surface areas
quickly using a wide fan pattern.
Distance from Cleaning Surface
The distance between the spray nozzle and
the cleaning surface is another factor that
affects the impact force of the water. The
impact force of the water increases as the
nozzle is moved closer to the surface. You
can vary the impact force by controlling
1.
The nozzle’s fan pattern,
2.
The nozzle’s angle to the cleaning
surface,
3.
The nozzle’s distance from the cleaning
surface.
Never use a narrow high impact stream on a
surface that is susceptible to damage. Avoid
spraying windows with a narrow high
impact stream or turbo nozzle. Doing so may
break the glass.
1.
Before triggering the gun, select a nozzle
with a wide fan pattern.
2.
Place the nozzle approximately 4-5 feet
away from the cleaning surface. Then
hold the nozzle at a 45 degree angle to
the cleaning surface. Trigger the gun.
3.
Vary the fan pattern spray angle and the
distance to the cleaning surface until
optimum cleaning efficiency is achieved
without damaging the surface.
Low Pressure Wash
Detergent Use
The use of detergents can dramatically
reduce cleaning time and assist in the
removal of difficult stains. Many detergents
are customized for pressure washer use on
specific cleaning tasks. Pressure washer
detergents are as thick as water. Using
thicker detergents – like dish soap – will
clog the chemical injection system
NOTE
Use only detergents specially formulated for
pressure washers.
You can effectively clean surfaces by
combining the chemical action of detergents
with high pressure rinses. On vertical
surfaces, apply the detergent starting at the
bottom and work your way upward. This
method prevents the detergent from sliding
down and causing streaks. Begin high
pressure rinsing at the bottom and work
your way upward. On particularly tough
stains, use a brush in combination with
detergents and high pressure rinsing.
System Flush
After using detergents, flush the suction
system by placing the detergent suction tube
into a bucket of clean water.
WARNING
NEVER turn the water supply off before turning
the engine/motor off.
Depressurize System
To depressurize, turn engine/motor off, turn
water supply off and squeeze gun trigger 2-3
times.
WARNING
NEVER disconnect the high pressure discharge
hose from the machine while the system is
pressurized.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury or
property damage, always follow this
procedure whenever spraying is stopped,
when work is completed, and before
checking or repairing any part of the system.
1.
Engage the trigger safety latch.
2.
Turn the unit off.
3.
Remove the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
4.
Shut off the water supply.
5.
Disengage the trigger safety latch and
trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
6.
Re-engage the trigger safety latch.
7.
Before overnight storage, long term
storage, or transporting unit, disconnect
the water supply and turn off the fuel
supply valve.
