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Operation
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline
at (888) 331‑4569.
Pressure Washer Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Risk of Fire Clearances
How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step. This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons (12.5 l) per minute and no less than
20PSI (1.3 BAR) at pressure washer end of garden
hose. DO NOT siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air
and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar
of nozzle extension, insert spray tip and release collar.
Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
See How to Use Spray Tips.
NOTICE Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you
are wearing safety goggles as described.
WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous
gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT
smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to
carbon monoxide gas.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows,
doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas
from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards
occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect
carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements,
crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even
if using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and
can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine
exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• Keep at least 5ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity
of this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
Operation