Operating the Pressure Washer
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After you have checked and fueled the equipment and positioned it in a suitable worksite, it is time to start your pressure washer. The
following are the procedures necessary for safe, successful operation of your pressure washer.
WARNING
Carefully read and follow all instructions and safety information
for using this pressure washer. Improper use or maintenance of the pressure
washer can result in
serious injury or death
to the operator or bystanders from:
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Fire/explosion
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Chemical exposure
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Skin/eye injury from high pressure
spray
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Burns
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Slips/falls
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Electric shock
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Flying objects/debris
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Connect hoses, water supply, and spray nozzle
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Set up for chemical spray (if desired)
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Spraying
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Stopping
Each of these procedures will be discussed in detail below.
STEP 1. CONNECT HOSES, WATER SUPPLY, AND SPRAY NOZZLE
Position Pressure
Washer for Use
Place pressure washer in a suitable location for use,
as directed in the “
Before Each Use, Step 3: Select Suitable
Outdoor Worksite
” section of this manual. A suitable
location is:
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OUTDOORS only, away from all building air intakes.
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Where no flammable vapors, dusts, and gases are present.
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Where there is adequate, unobstructed ventilation airflow.
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With adequate clearance from combustible materials.
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On a firm, level, heat-resistant surface with good drainage.
DANGER:
Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
Exhaust fumes from both the engine and the burner contain carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see,
smell, or taste. The CO generated by the pressure washer can rapidly accumulate, even in areas that appear to be
well-ventilated, resulting in dangerous and fatal concentrations within minutes. ONLY run pressure washer
OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, away from windows, vents, and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressure washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT
AWAY. NEVER run pressure washer inside any enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, including homes, garages,
basements, sheds, boxes, pick-up truck beds, RVs, or boats. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run
a fan or open windows.
Fill Water Tank Ensure the water in your tank is clean.
Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance.
1)
Use low pressure hose with garden hose to fill tank.
2)
Fill from the drain tank.
3)
Fill from top of tank.
Attach Gun to the
High-Pressure Hose
Attach the high-pressure hose to the pressure washer's water outlet.
WARNING:
NEVER operate this pump with components (such as hose, connections, and spray gun) rated for
lower pressure and/or temperature limits than the machine's maximum rated pressure and temperature, or component
could rupture and cause serious personal injury from escaping high pressure fluids.
1)
See Component Identification section of this manual for location of the pressure washer's water outlet.
2)
Your pressure washer hose is equipped with quick couplers. Simply pull the collar back and push the coupler onto
the water outlet nipple (Figure 2a).
The collar should slide over the ball bearings.
