Note:
before using the pressure washer to clean patio
paving slabs it is advisable to test a small area first,
some paving slabs are manufactured from inferior ma-
terials and the use of a pressure washer could damage
the surface.
HELPFUL HINTS
Before starting cleaning remove any objects which
could cause a hazard. Ensure that all doors and win-
dows are closed (where appropriate).
The adjustable lance allows you to use a variety of
spray patterns from a fan to a pencil jet. When using
the pressure washer to clean decking, patios, vehicles,
etc., always start by using the fan spray and begin
spraying from a minimum 30cm away to avoid dam-
aging the surface of the material to be cleaned. The
pressure of the spray on the surface you are cleaning
increases as you move the nozzle closer to the surface.
We recommend that for most cleaning applications a
45° spray angle should be used to avoid damaging the
surface being cleaned. Spraying directly “head-on”
tends to cause dirt particles to embed in the surface.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the nozzle while the
trigger is squeezed.
NOZZLE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
A clogged or partially clogged nozzle can cause a
significant reduction of water coming out of the noz-
zle and cause the unit to pulsate or totally stop while
spraying, To clean out the nozzle:
• Turn off and unplug the unit.
• Turn off the water supply and relieve any pressure
within the unit by squeezing the trigger 2-3 times.
• Separate the lance from the gun.
• Rotate the nozzle to the narrow stream setting. This
opens up the fan blades.
• Using the cleaning needle or an unfolded paper clip,
insert the needle into the nozzle hole and move it back
and forth until the debris is dislodged,
Fig 9.
•
Remove additional debris by back-flushing water
through the nozzle. To do this, place the end of a gar-
den hose (with water running) to the end of the nozzle
for 30-60 seconds.
ADJUSTING THE SPRAY PATTERN
Pencil or fan water spray patterns can be clockwise or
anti-clockwise,
Fig 8
. The fan spray pattern is the most
commonly used for general cleaning operations. The
pencil spray pattern is used to remove localized stub-
born contamination such as oil stains.
Note:
The motor only runs when the trigger is operat-
ed. When the pressure washer is not in use, we recom-
mend that you lock the gun using the trigger lock for
safety reasons. Switch the unit OFF when not in use for
extended periods of time and expel pressurised water
in the unit by operating the trigger gun while the unit
is in the OFF position.
MOTOR PROTECTION
To prevent damage to the motor due to overheating,
the pump motor is equipped with a thermal switch. If
during use the pressure washer stops operating allow
5-10 minutes for the motor to cool down before re-
starting. If the motor continues to cut out due to over-
heating please contact our customer help line.