Generac 1500PSI High Pressure Washer
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H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r
How to Use the Adjustable
Nozzle
You now should know how to
START
your pressure
washer and how to
STOP
it. The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern
and apply detergent or any other cleaning chemicals.
DANGER! Never adjust spray pattern
when spraying. Never put hands in front
of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
On the end of your spray gun is a nozzle that you can
twist from side to side. With the adjustable nozzle you
can adjust the spray configuration to be either con-
centrated in a stream or expanded into a fan pattern.
Twist nozzle counterclockwise when you wish to
produce an expanded stream. Twist nozzle clock-
wise to produce a narrow, concentrated stream
(Figure 11).
For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle
between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning sur-
face.
If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using
high pressure mode, you may damage the cleaning
surface.
Do not get closer than 6 inches when cleaning
automobile tires.
Applying Detergent with the
Foamer
IMPORTANT:
Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could
damage the pump.
DANGER: You must attach all hoses and
the spray gun before you start the motor.
WARNING: Before removing any spray
gun extension, be sure to turn off the
pressure washer and relieve pressure by
pressing the trigger. You could be injured
if you try to remove an extension if the
pressure washer is running and there is
pressure in the system.
Pressure washers are useful cleaning tools designed
to clean almost any surface in two easy steps.
The first step involves applying an appropriate
detergent/solvent solution to penetrate and loosen
grime. The detergent is applied at low pressure to
avoid splashing, overspraying and waste. Leave the
solution on surface for 3 to 5 minutes to allow solu-
tion to work.
The second step involves cleaning the surface you
have prepared with the pressure washer and then
rinsing it clean.
Figure 11 — Using the adjustable nozzle.
Twist nozzle counter-
clockwise for fan
spray pattern
Twist nozzle clock-
wise for narrow
spray pattern
