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3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and
release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is
securely in place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a
high pressure spray tip, you may damage surface
being cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Applying Detergent
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTICE Make sure end of tube is fully submerged in
detergent while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent
solution bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from
inadvertently contacting the hot muffler.
4. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start
the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON could damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start
Your Pressure Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to “soak in” for 3-5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed
to prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Remove black detergent spray tip from nozzle
extension.
2. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
3. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area
you plan to spray.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then
check the surface for damage. If no damage is
found, it is okay to continue cleaning.
5. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working
down with same overlapping strokes as you used
for washing and applying detergent.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must
flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Remove high pressure spray tip from nozzle
extension.
3. Select and install black detergent spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washer and turn off water supply.
6. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction,
press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release retained high water pressure.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal
Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125º-155ºF (51°-68°C). The system engages to cool the
pump by discharging the warm water onto the ground.
WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.
Follow all manufacturers instructions.
WARNING Kickback from spray gun could cause you
to fall resulting in death or serious injury.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer
from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious injury
and possible amputation.Spray gun traps high
water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is
disconnected, which could result in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red
button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure, every time you stop engine.