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WARNING:
Risk of serious burns.
Do not touch the muffler or place
any body parts in the path of hot exhaust gases, which
can cause burns and other serious personal injuries.
NOTICE:
This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor and
cannot be used on U.S. forest lands; in addition, product
users must comply with Federal, State, and local fire pre-
vention regulations. Check with appropriate authorities.
Contact customer service or a qualified service center to
purchase a spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:
Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.
Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.
Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills, play-
ground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 10.
NOTE:
This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing.
You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant
will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:
Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-clock-
wise.
Before first use, pour all but 2 oz. of the provided lubricant
into the engine through the oil fill hole. Check and add
additional lubricant as needed until the level reaches the
upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
Do not
overfill.
Replace the oil cap/dipstick and securely tighten.
To check engine lubricant level:
Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
If level is low, add 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 10W30)
until the level reaches the upper portion of the hatched
area on the dipstick.
Do not overfill.
Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex-
cessive smoke and engine damage.
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a viola-
tion of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 11.
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns:
Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from igni-
tion sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while
adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
OPERATION
