Operation
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After you have checked and fueled the equipment and positioned it in a suitable worksite, it is time to
start your pressure washer. The following are the procedures necessary for safe, successful operation of
your pressure washer.
WARNING
Carefully read and follow all instructions and safety information
for using this pressure washer.
Improper use or maintenance of the pressure washer can result in
serious injury or death
to the
operator or bystanders from:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Fire/explosion
Chemical exposure
Skin/eye injury from high
pressure spray
Burns
Slips/falls
Electric shock
Flying objects/debris
Operating Instructions
Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle
Step 2. Set Up for Chemical Spray
(if desired)
Step 3. Spraying
Step 4. Stopping
Each of these procedures is discussed in detail below:
Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle
Position
pressure
washer for use
Place pressure washer in a suitable location for use,
as directed in the "Before
Each Use, Step 3: Select Suitable Worksite" section of this manual. A suitable
location is:
OUTDOORS only, away from all building air intakes.
Where no flammable vapors, dusts, and gases are present.
Where there is adequate, unobstructed ventilation airflow.
With adequate clearance from combustible materials.
On a firm, level, heat-resistant surface with good drainage and
nearby access to a continuous water supply.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
Exhaust fumes from both the engine and the burner contain carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see, smell, or taste. The CO
generated by the power washer can rapidly accumulate, even in areas that
appear to be well ventilated, resulting in dangerous and fatal concentrations
within minutes. ONLY run pressure washer OUTDOORS and away from
air intakes. NEVER run pressure washer inside any enclosed or semi-
enclosed spaces, including homes, garages, basements, sheds, boxes, pick-
up truck beds, RVs, or boats. These spaces can trap poisonous gases,
EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
