Manual

Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hosescan develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover,or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leadingto serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
• ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Hoses/Cleaning Tank
Examinethe cleaning tank and detergent siphoning hoses
and clean if clogged. The hose should fit tightly on the
barbed fitting of the pump and detergent shut-off valve.
Examinethe hoses for leaks or tears. Replacethe tank or
hoses if either is damaged.
Check Spray Gun
Examinethe hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure.Test the trigger by pressing the red button
and making sure the trigger "springs back" into placewhen
you releaseit. You should not be able to press the trigger
without pressing the red button. Replacespray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be causedby excessive pump pressure. The principal
causeof excessivepump pressure is a nozzleclogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzlefollowing these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to releaseretained
high water pressure.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leadingto serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyou stopengine.
3. Disconnect PrecisionSprayTM Selector from spray gun.
4. Usea small paperclip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting the high pressure nozzles (A).
5. Using a garden hose, removeadditional debris by back
flushing water through PrecisionSprayTM Selector. Back
flush between30 to 60 seconds.
6. ReconnectPrecisionSprai MSelectorto spray gun.
7. Makesure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
8. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
9. Test pressure washer by operating with each nozzle
selection.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-1VIY-HOIVIE(469-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and
water inlet filter. Referto the instruction sheet provided in the
kit to service your unit's o-rings.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswithsealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
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