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3.6.5 WASHING
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15. Proceed with the work to be done
CAUTION: Do not put hands or fingers in front of the nozzle and do not point the nozzle at
yourself or others.
16. Lay the spray gun down at any time when you need to move the work piece or equipment. Always
lock the safety latch under the trigger before laying the spray gun down. Be sure to use the same
nozzle when starting again.
17. An internal bypass valve in the pump allows the water to circulate internally until the spray gun is used
again.
IMPORTANT!
Turn off the machine when not in use. Overheating may damage the pump.
18. When washing or cleaning is done, remove the plastic line from the additive container.
19. Continue spraying until the line is empty.
20. Place the line into a container of clean water and spray for a couple of minutes to completely rinse the
system.
21. Move motor switch to OFF position.
22. Shut off water supply.
23. Depress trigger to relieve water pressure.
3.6.6 TIPS WHEN USING WASHER
There are so many uses for a pressure washer that we are not going to attempt at being specific and describe
every one. Instead we shall simply point out some of the basic principles for you to follow:
1. On walls, siding, grain bins, etc., always apply the detergent from the bottom up and rinse from the top
down.
2. On flat areas do not attempt to soap and rinse too much at once. Clean approximately 10x10 ft. (3x3
m) sections.
3. In or on buildings that may have considerable wiring, such as milk-houses, do not spray near wiring.
You could be electrocuted.
4. Your machine will remove peeling and blistering paint quite easily. Use the fan shaped spray as you
would a flat scraper; the nearer the nozzle is to the surface the more powerful the jet of water.
5. When removing grease and dirt from a tractor engine, use “shampoo” detergents that are available for
this purpose. After waiting for a few minutes (or according to the shampoo directions) use your high-
pressure spray to rinse off the engine. In the case of gasoline engines, it is usually necessary to cover
the distributor with some plastic, or better still, remove the entire ignition harness before covering and
spraying.
6. High-pressure spray is perfect for removing dead bugs from engine radiators. However, be careful
when cleaning not to bend the radiator fins. If this happens, back off with the nozzle and straighten
any damaged ones after washing.
7. When cleaning any electrical machinery such as a chop mill, bale elevators, etc., remember to
disconnect their power cords first. Although their motors and wiring are probably for outdoor use, rain
will not enter connection boxes the way a high-pressure jet of water would.
