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operation
1. Refer to the “Safety Precautions” pgs. 7-11 before starting the unit.
2. Locate the Safety Decals on your unit and heed their warnings.
3. Ensure that the switch is in the “OFF” position.
4. Pointing the trigger gun in a safe direction, unlock the trigger gun and
squeeze the trigger. Hold the trigger gun open while starting the en-
gine according to the manufacture’s instructions in the engine manual
accompanying this unit.
5. Once the engine has started, ensure the engine throttle is adjusted to
full RPM and perform the following procedures with the trigger gun
open:
a. Inspect for system water leaks, oil leaks and fuel leaks. If a fuel leak
is found, TURN UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY! See “Risk of Explosion
or Fire”, pg. 7. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced and that
the mechanical problems are corrected prior to operation of the
unit. If you require service, contact Customer Service.
b. Inspect high pressure hoses for kinking, cuts and leaks. If a cut or
leak is found, DO NOT TOUCH HOSE AT LEAK!!! TURN UNIT OFF
IMMEDIATELY! Replace hose before starting the unit. See “Risk of
Injection or Severe Cutting Injury” pg. 8. Be sure that all damaged
parts are replaced and that the mechanical problems are corrected
prior to operation of the unit. If you require service, contact Cus-
tomer Service.
6. At this point, the unit is operating as a cold water pressure washer.
Trigger the gun several times and try adjusting the water pressure.
NEVER place hand or fingers in front of the nozzle or look directly into
the nozzle! High pressure water creates a risk of severe injury!
7. Do not allow the machine to operate in the bypass mode (with the
trigger gun closed) for more than three minutes without triggering the
gun. Failure to follow this simple rule can cause premature failure of
the pump packings.
8. Your pressure washer can deliver high pressure spray and a variety
of spray patterns using cold water. If you wish to use the Hot Water
application or Cleaning with Detergents, see page 23 for the correct
procedures.
