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2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations. 3. Make sure unit is in level position. 4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump. Turn ON water. CAUTION! DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.You must follow this caution or the pump will be damaged. 5. Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of water occurs. 6. For models 01806 and 01936, place quick connect spray tips in slots on the holder attached to nozzle extension (Figure 15). 7. On all models, attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 16).Tighten by hand. 8. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 17). 9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer. How to Stop Pressure Washer 1. Let engine idle for two minutes. 2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. 3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure in hose. NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when pressure is released. HOW TO USE NOZZLES You now should know how to START your pressure washer and how to STOP it.This section tells you how to adjust the spray pattern. WARNING! NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying. NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to test spray pattern. Figure 16 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun Safety Latch Figure 17 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged Figure 15 — Install Spray Tips in Holder CAUTION • Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is pulled and engine fails to start. Avoid injury from kickback. 10 Pressure Washer If Unit is Equipped with Adjustable Nozzle If your pressure washer is equipped with an adjustable nozzle (Model 01805 (2500 PSI)), adjust the spray pattern and spray pressure as follows: 1. Slide nozzle forward to obtain low pressure mode (Figure 18). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high pressure. 2. Point nozzle towards firm surface and press trigger to test spray pattern (Figure 19). 3. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from narrow pattern to fan pattern (Figure 20). 4. For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. 5. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires. If Unit is Equipped with Quick-Connect Spray Tips CAUTION! NEVER exchange nozzles without locking the safety latch on the trigger. NOTE: Model 01805 (2500 PSI) is NOT equipped with quick connect spray tips. The nozzle extension quick–connect allows the use of several different spray tips. Each spray tip provides a different spray pattern. Follow these instructions to change spray tips: 1. Engage safety latch on spray gun. 2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current spray tip off. 3. Select desired spray tip: • For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip. • To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray tip. • To apply chemical, select black spray tip. 4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. 5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires. Cleaning and Applying Chemical IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for pressure washers. Household detergents could damage the pump. To apply detergent follow these steps: 1. Review the use of nozzles. 2. Prepare detergent solution as required by manufacturer. 3. Place chemical injection siphon/filter into detergent container. CAUTION! Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler. 4A. For model 01805, slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high pressure position. 4B. For models 01806 and 01936, make sure black spray tip is installed. Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure quick-connect spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red). Figure 18 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure Slide nozzle backward for High Pressure Mode Slide nozzle forward for low pressure mode and detergent application Figure 19 — Testing the Spray Pattern Figure 20 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern Rotate nozzle counterclockwise for fan spray pattern Rotate nozzle clockwise for narrow spray pattern Pressure Washer Pressure Washer 5. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on (prevents streaking). 6. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from drying. Pressure Washer Rinsing WARNING! Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.When you press the trigger, the recoil from the initial spray can be very stron...
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