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Operation
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
(800) 743-4115
.
Pressure Washer Location
Clearances and Air Movement
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside
or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure
exhaust gas (
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) is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
pressure washer.
How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these
instructions step-by-step. This starting information also
applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least
a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons (12.5 l) per minute and no less than 20 PSI
(1.38 BARS) at pressure washer end of garden hose.
DO NOT siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See
Assembly
section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON the water, press red button on spray gun and
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
6. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on
holder that’s attached to nozzle extension.
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See
How to Use Spray Tips
.
NOTICE
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you
are wearing safety goggles as described below.
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WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death,
serious injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness,
vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure,
even if windows and doors are open.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
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for
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