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ITEM 62214
SAFETY
SETUP
O
PERA
TION
M
AINTENANCE
Pressure Washer Operation
WARNING
Do not direct spray from the Pressure Washer at a
person or an animal.
The water stream could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Use the Pressure Washer only on surfaces
able to withstand the force of the spray.
1. Choose the Nozzle that best meets the needs of
the job. See Chart below. Only use the Nozzles
on surfaces capable of withstanding the force of
the spray. Only use the Black Nozzle when using
pressure washer detergent. The power of the
other Nozzles will propel mist back at the operator
and can embed detergent into the surface.
nozzle
selection
chart
nozzle
use
for
Black – Low Pressure
Use with pressure
washer detergent.
White – Wide Spray
Moderate cleaning for
autos and boats.
Green – Medium Spray Standard cleaning for
driveways and paint removal.
Yellow – Narrow Spray Heavy cleaning for
decks and siding.
Red – Pencil Spray
Intense cleaning for stubborn
stains and dirt. Use only on
hard surfaces – can damage
concrete, wood, paint, etc.
2. Pull back the quick connect collar and push the
Nozzle onto the end of the Wand. Make sure the
quick connect collar locks the Nozzle in place.
If using detergent:
Read detergent directions. Only use detergents
specified for use with pressure washers. Open
the Detergent Tank Lid, fill Detergent Tank with
prepared detergent solution and close the Lid. The
Pressure Washer will draw one gallon of detergent
for every seven gallons of water. Only use the Black
(low pressure) Nozzle when spraying detergents.
3. With water supply on and Engine running
following directions in
Starting the Engine
on page 13, unlock and hold down the
Trigger to start the stream. Be aware that
when it is first started, the gun will kick.
4. Start with a low pressure Nozzle, and gradually
use higher pressures as needed. Test spray the
edge of the surface to be cleaned first to make sure
that the stream is not too strong for the surface.
If the stream damages the surface, move further
away from the surface being cleaned to reduce the
pressure being applied to the surface. If the stream
is still too strong, lock the Trigger in the safety
position
and change to a lower pressure Nozzle.
5. Hold the Wand at about a 45° angle when
cleaning; spraying the surface directly could
embed dirt into the surface (especially with
the high pressure Nozzles). Spray at a
distance of about three to five feet.
6. Clean vertical and sloped surfaces
from the top down.
7. When cleaning horizontal surfaces, occasionally
use the stream to clear the area of excess water.
CAUTION!
Do not allow the Pressure Washer
to idle without the Trigger held down for more than
two minutes. The water will heat up and damage the
Pressure Washer.
RISK OF BURNS!
The Pump
will expel very hot water if allowed to idle too long.
Note:
During normal operation the Thermal Relief Valve
may release small amounts of water intermittently.
8. Hold the Trigger down and move the Wand back
and forth slowly and steadily to pressure wash the
surface. Take special care when spraying surfaces
made of two different materials (brick and mortar,
for example), so as to not damage the softer of
the two materials during pressure washing.
9. If the surface is streaked or uneven at the end
of a job, switch to a Nozzle that has a wider
spray pattern to blend the affected area.
