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English(Original instructions)
ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch turns the pressure washer on and off.
TELESCOPIC HANDLE
Lower the telescopic handle for convenient storage.
GUN
The pressure washer gun has a gripping surface that
provides added control of the lance and helps reduce
fatigue.
TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT
The trigger lock-out prevents accidental use of the high-
pressure trigger
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the
product and any accessories from the box.
WARNING:
This new product has been shipped in a
partially assembled condition as described
below.
If in doubt, call Ryobi Customer Service for assistance.
Operation of a product that may have been improperly
preassembled could result in serious personal injury.
■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
Ryobi Customer Service for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3.
■ Line up the handle assembly with the holes.
■ Depress the button on the handle assembly and
insert into the holes on the pressure washer. Press
down on the handle assembly until the button on the
handle clicks into place.
■ Lower both collars on the handle and rotate
clockwise until secure.
ASSEMBLING THE GUN/LANCE
See Figure 4
■ Push the ends of the lance into the gun and rotate
clockwise to secure.
ATTACHING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE
GUN
See Figure 5
■ Slide the hose lock on the gun forward.
■ Insert the high pressure hose into the gun.
■ Slide the hose lock backward to secure the hose in
place.
■ Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 6
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from ponds, lakes, etc. Before
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
■ Run water through the garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean any debris from the hose.
■ Inspect the filter screen in the end of the pressure
washer intake.
■ If the filter is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
■ If the filter is dirty, clean it before connecting the
garden hose to the machine.
CAUTION:
When connecting the appliance to the water
supply mains (not public drinking water supply
mains), please observe the local regulations of
local boards or local water supplier.
To ensure that there is no feedback of
contaminant into the water supply, the
appliance must not be connected directly to the
public drinking water supply mains.
If the appliance is connected to potable water
mains, backflow prevention devices should be
incorporated in or fixed to the water supply
system. The installation should be accepted by
local boards or water supplier and should be
