MALTEC ML2.240, Operating Manual

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will
ensure that your plants won’t be sprayed
by
the detergents.
2. Initial High Pressure Rinse
The next step is to spray the cleaning
surface with water to clear off any dirt or
grime that may have collected on the
surface. This will allow your detergent to
attack
the deep down dirt that has worked its
way into
the cleaning surface. Before triggering
the gun,
adjust the nozzle to a wide fan pattern
and
slowly adjust to the desired spray pattern.
This
will help you avoid applying too much
concentrated spray to the surface which
could cause damage.
3. Detergent Application
USE THE INSTRUCTIONS
APPROPRIATE FOR MODEL
PURCHASED
NOTE: Use only detergents formulated for
pressure washes.
NOTE:
Test detergent in an
inconspicuous
area before use.
Figure 7 - Detergent application
Units with Detergent Applicator Included
Follow manufacturer’s label directions for
mixing correct concentrations of detergent
to
water ratio through the pressure washer is
approximately 5.4% (1 to 19).
1. Unscrew to top of detergent applicator
and
fill applicator with detergent.
2. Replace top on applicator.
3. Remove lance from gun.
4. Attach detergent applicator to gun.
( See
Figure 8)
5. Apply detergent so it thoroughly covers
cleaning surface. Apply from bottom to top
to prevent detergent from sliding down
and
streaking.
6. Allow detergent to remain on the
surface
for a few minutes. This is a good time to
use
a brush to lightly scrub heavily soiled
areas.
Never allow detergent to dry on the
cleaning surface.
7. Remove detergent applicator from gun
and replace with the lance, or remove
applicator from end of lance.
8. Rinse detergent from surface.
NOTE: Flush detergent applicator with
clear water following each use.
4. Final Rinse
start final rinse at bottom an work upward.
Make sure you thoroughly rinse the
surface
and that all detergent has been removed.
5. Shut down
1. Be sure all detergent is flushed from
system.
2. Turn off motor.
3. Turn off water supply.
4. After motor and water supply are turned
off, trigger gun to depressurize system.
CAUTION: NEVER turn water supply off
before turning motor off. Serious damage
could occur to the pump and or motor.
WARNING! NEVER disconnect high
pressure discharge hose from machine
while system is pressurized. To
depressurize, turn motor off, turn water
supply off and squeeze gun trigger 2 - 3
times.
5. After each use, wipe all surfaces of the
pressure washer with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Storage
Do not store pressure washer outdoors.
Do not store pressure washer where it
might freeze.
TIPS FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
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