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OPERATION
OPERATION
Always wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes
when operating the power washer.
USING THE POWER WASHER
1.
Turn on water supply at the faucet.
2.
Make sure the “ON/OFF” switch is in the “OFF”
position. The power switch has international
symbols: On (|) Off (O).
3.
Completely unwind the power cord and plug into a
grounded 120 volt outlet.
4.
Release the spray gun safety lock (J) on the spray
gun (I). Point the spray gun in a safe direction and
squeeze the trigger until there is a steady stream of
water, releasing water and air out of the hose. Lock the
spray gun.
5.
Turn the power switch to the “ON” (|) position. The unit
will run on for 1-2 seconds and shut off. This is a normal
function of the auto-start feature.
6.
Begin power washing by squeezing the trigger all the
way into the handle.
7.
Release the trigger to stop the power washer.
8.
Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before
squeezing the trigger again.
9.
Squeezing the trigger rapidly will cause the auto-start
feature to miss an on/off cycle and may prevent the
washer from turning on. Use slow, deliberate trigger
pulls to avoid this.
10.
Always test a small area to avoid damaging the surface.
OPERATION TIPS
•
When using detergent, fill bottle with a properly
formulated detergent-to-water ratio, following
instructions on the container.
• DO NOT use thick, gel-like detergents, as they will clog
the power washer and can cause damage.
• It is normal to hear the motor run intermittently when
the trigger is not being squeezed. The pump is priming
itself to operate when the trigger is squeezed.
•
Turn off the power washer if not being used after five
minutes.
• The O-rings in the hose should be cleaned regularly
and lubricated with non-water soluble grease such as
petroleum jelly.
• Keep the spray tip cleaning wire nearby for unclogging
the tips.
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGING SURFACES
Damage to surfaces being cleaned occurs when the
impact force of the water pressure exceeds the durability
of the surface. Bare wood can be penetrated; paint can be
peeled off, etc. You can vary the force of the power washer
by adjusting:
1.
The angle of the nozzle to the surface being cleaned.
2.
The distance from the nozzle to the surface being
cleaned.
• Never use a narrow, high-pressure stream of water on
soft surfaces.
• When cleaning windows, it is recommended to use a
minimum of 25° spray tip to protect the glass. A 0° spray
tip is to concentrated of a spray and may shatter the
window. Position spray tip at a 45° angle, approximately
four to five feet away from the window. Squeeze the
trigger and vary the spray pattern and angle until
optimum cleaning efficiency is achieved.
