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8
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
TAKING A BREAK...
five minutes or more
Step 1
Remove detergent suction
tube from jug and insert
into 1 gallon (5 L) of fresh
water. Siphon water at
low pressure for one
minute.
Step 2
Turn the switch to
off (0) position and
unplug cord from
outlet.
Step 3
Turn off the water
source.
Step 4
Press trigger to
release water
pressure.
Step 6
Engage the gun safety lock.
Step 5
Disconnect the garden hose
from the water inlet on the unit.
Step 1
Engage gun
safety lock.
Step 2
Turn pressure
washer to off (O)
position.
1. Disconnect all water connections.
2. Turn on the machine for a
few seconds
,
until the water which had remained in
the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
3. Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
4. Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures. DO NOT store near
furnance or other sources of heat as it
may dry out the pump seals.
Caution:
Failure to follow the above
directions will result in damage to the
pump assembly and accessories.