10
Working with Detergents
When cleaning with the pressure washer, some cleaning tasks
can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks cleaning
with detergent allows for more effective dirt removal.
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WARNING!
Use only detergents specifically designed
for use with pressure washers, such as Sun Joe
®
HOUSE +
DECK WASH (SPX-HDC1G), Sun Joe
®
SNOW FOAM AUTO
WASH (SPX-FCS1G), or Sun Joe
®
HEAVY DUTY CLEANER
(SPX-APC1G). DO NOT USE household detergents, acids,
alkaline solutions, bleaches, solvents, flammable material, or
industrial grade solutions. These could damage the pressure
washer. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use.
Prepare the cleaning solution as instructed on the solution
bottle.
1. Gently pull the foam cannon out of its storage position
(Fig. 16).
2. Remove the cap. Fill the bottle or mix as recommended by
detergent instructions (Fig. 17), and replace it back on the
unit. Secure the cap back into place.
Foam
cannon
Fig. 16
Foam cannon bottle
Fig. 17
Pressure washer
detergent
3. Pull back the brass Quick-Connect collar and insert the
foam cannon into the collar. Release the collar and the
foam cannon will click into place (Fig. 18).
4. Turn on the pressure washer. Pull the trigger to operate
the unit. The liquid detergent will automatically mix with
water and be discharged through the nozzle.
NOTE: The spray angle can be adjusted from 0° to 45° by
rotating the foam cannon nozzle. The foam volume can
be adjusted by rotating the adjustable cap, as indicated
below (Fig. 19).
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the foam cannon while the
trigger is engaged. Doing so may result in damage.
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CAUTION!
Always test the detergent in an
inconspicuous area before use.
5. Apply detergent from the bottom to the top of the dry
surface to be cleaned.
NOTE: Wetting the surface first is not recommended as it
dilutes the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability.
Fig. 18
Quick-connect
Collar
Foam cannon
Fig. 19
Foam volume knob
Adjustable nozzle
