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Operations
Detergents And General Washing
Techniques
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
detergent 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 sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 1 foot from cleaning surface. Use over-
lapping strokes as you clean and rinse any surface. For
best surface cleaning action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
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Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern
and distance for maximum cleaning results.
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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:
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Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
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Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, oils)
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Tri-sodium phosphate products
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Ammonia products or acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will
damage the surface being cleaned.
ATTENTION: Ne jamais utiliser :
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Eau de Javel, produits à base de chlore et
autres produits chimiques corrosifs
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Liquides contenant des solvants (c.-à-d. diluant
à peinture, essence, huiles, etc.)
•
Produits à base de tripolyphosphate de sodium
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Ammoniac ou produits à base d'acide
Ces produits chimiques endommageront la machine et
endommageront la surface étant nettoyée.
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.
Landa SLT/SLX Gas Operator’s Manual 8.914-002.0 - AR
