715-721 • HDS-NG LP • 9.800-160.0 • Rev. 4/10
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PRESSURE WASHER
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WARNING: Some detergents
may be harmful if inhaled or in-
gested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning. The harm-
ful elements may cause property
damage or severe injury.
STEP 1: Use detergent designed
specifically for pressure washers.
Household detergents could dam-
age the pump. Prepare detergent
solution as required by the manu-
facturer. Fill a container with pres-
sure washer detergent.
STEP 2: Place siphon tube strainer
into detergent container open de-
tergent valve. Place the filter end of detergent suction
tube into the detergent container.
STEP 3: Pull trigger to oper-
ate machine. Liquid detergent
is drawn into the machine and
mixed with water. Apply de-
tergent to work area. Do not al-
low detergent to dry on surface.
Follow operating instructions.
IMPORTANT:
You must flush the detergent si-
phoning system after each use by placing the suc-
tion tube into a bucket of clean water, then run the
pressure washer for 1-2 minutes.
THERMAL PUMP
PROTECTION
If you run your pressure washer for 3-5 minutes without
pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water
in the pump can reach high temperatures. When the
water reaches this temperature, the pump protector
engages and cools the pump by discharging the warm
water onto the ground. This thermal device prevents
internal damage to the pump.
CLEANING TIPS
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place de-
tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit
your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square
and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow
detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al-
low detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to
be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If
needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot
from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you
clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning
action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
distance for maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
extreme caution as pressure washer may remove
the loose paint from the surface.
• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
small area, then check the surface for damage. If
no damage is found, continue to pressure wash-
ing.
CAUTION - Never use:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam-
age the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
Apply safety latch to spray gun. Select and install
desired high pressure nozzle.
NOTE: You can also stop
detergent from flowing by removing detergent siphon
tube from bottle.
WARNING
DETERGENTS & GENERAL CLEANING TECHNIQUES
Detergent
Valve
Siphon
Strainer