Landa SLT/SLX • Gas 8.914-002.0 • Rev. 4/13
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PRESSURE
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WARNING: Some detergents
may be harmful if inhaled or
ingested, causing severe nau-
sea, fainting or poisoning. The
harmful elements may cause
property damage or severe
injury.
STEP 1:
Use detergent de-
signed specifically for pressure
washers. Household deter-
gents could damage the pump.
Prepare detergent solution as
required by the manufacturer.
Fill a container with pressure
washer detergent. Place the
filter end of detergent suction
tube into the detergent con-
tainer. Turn detergent valve
counterclockwise to open.
STEP 2:
With the engine run-
ning, pull trigger to operate
machine. Liquid detergent
is drawn into the machine
and mixed with water. Apply
detergent to work area. Do
not allow detergent to dry on
surface.
IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent after
each use by placing the suction tube into a bucket
of clean water, open detergent valves then run
the pressure washer for 1-2 minutes. Then turn
detergent valve clockwise to close, to prevent air
from entering pump.
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
allow 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 sweep-
ing 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 washing.
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
damage the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
Apply safety latch to spray gun and close detergent
valve. Select and install the desired high pressure
nozzle.
WARNING
DETERGENTS AND GENERAL WASHING TECHNIQUES
Detergent
Valve
Detergent
Tube
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