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User’s manual
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
· Turn pressure washer
OFF and let it cool for
at least two minutes
before removing fuel
cap. Loosen fuel cap
slowly to release pres-
sure.
· Fill fuel tank outdoors.
· DO NOT overfill fuel
tank. Leave room for
fuel to expand.
· Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before
cranking engine.
· Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pi-
lot lights, heat and other ignition sources.
· DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke near open
fuel tank or container.
· Clean area around fuel fill cap and slowly re-
move cap to allow any pressure to escape.
· Slowly add unleaded
gasoline (A) to fuel
tank (B). Use extreme
caution not to fill fuel
above baffle (C). This
will allow appropriate space for fuel expansion.
· Install fuel cap and allow any spilled fuel to
evaporate before starting engine.
CONNECT HOSE AND WATER SUPPLY TO PUMP
· Similarly, attach oth-
er end of high pres-
sure hose to high pres-
sure outlet on pump.
Pull down on collar
of quick connect, slide
onto pump and let go
of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of tight con-
nection.
· Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT
run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.
· Run water through your garden hose for 30
seconds to clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing wa-
ter for the water supply. Use ONLY cold water
(less than 37º C).
· Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50
feet in length and with the ID no less than 13
mm) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
· Turn ON the water, squeeze the trigger to
purge the pump system of air and impurities.
NOTICE: DO NOT attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
· There MUST be at least ten feet (3 m) of un-
restricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any device, such as a vacuum
breaker or check valve.
· Damage to equipment resulting from failure
to follow this instruction will void warranty.
WARNING: Risk of eye injury. Spray can
splash back or propel objects.
· Always wear safety goggles when using this
equipment or in vicinity of where equipment
is in use.
· Before starting the pressure washer, be sure
you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
· NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety
goggles.
PRESSURE WASHER LOCATION
WARNING: Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clear-
ance on all sides of pressure washer including
overhead.
• Place pressure washer in a well ventilated
area, which will allow for removal of 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 is kept away from
any windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or
other openings that can allow exhaust gas to
collect in a confined area.
WARNING: Running engine gives off car-
bon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison
gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confu-
sion, seizures,nausea, fainting or death.
· Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
· Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined
area through windows, doors, ventilation in-
takes, or other openings.
· DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an
enclosed area, even if windows and doors are
open.
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