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Detergents
• Use detergents designed for power
washers. Hardware stores or home
centers also have power washer
detergents for dierent cleaning
projects. The cleaning solution should
be the consistency of water in order to
prevent clogging your detergent bottle
and nozzle.
• This system applies detergent under
low pressure. The cleaning power of the
detergents is enhanced when applied
with low pressure and enough time is
given to break down dirt and grime.
The combination of low pressure and
chemical action is very eective and
can be better than scrubbing if applied
properly. Always spray detergent on
a dry surface. Do not pre-soak area.
Wetting the surface first dilutes the
detergent and reduces its cleaning
ability. Do not allow detergent to dry
on surface. On vertical surfaces being
cleaned, apply detergent to lower
surfaces and work your way up to
prevent detergent from causing streaks
in the dirt and grime. Rinse detergent
by pressure washing from bottom up
for same reason.
• If a stain is particularly tough, it may
be necessary to reapply the detergent
and use a bristled brush to scrub the
stain. Subsequent power washing after
brushing should successfully complete
your cleaning job.
Cleaning Garden Hose Adapter
• The screens inside the adapter should
be cleaned periodically. Rinse with
clean water, and then place back in the
adapter.
Cleaning Nozzles
• A clogged or partially clogged nozzle
can cause significant reduction of water
pressure coming out of the nozzle
and/or cause the unit to pulsate while
spraying.
• Turn o the unit.
• Turn o the water supply to the unit.
• Relieve any pressure trapped in the
hose by squeezing the trigger 2 - 3
times, then lock the spray gun by
turning the dial to lock (“3” and “9”
position).
• Using the nozzle tip cleaner provided
(or an unfolded paper clip), insert the
wire into the nozzle hole and move
back and forth until debris is dislodged.
• Back flush water through the nozzles
using garden hose and highest pressure
available (either standard water nozzle
or use your thumb over the nozzle to
create water pressure for back flush).
Storage
• When your pressure washing session
has been completed, turn o the
power switch. Unplug the power cord
from the outlet. Turn o the water
supply. Pull the trigger on the spray
gun 2 - 3 times to drain out the excess
water and to release any remaining
water pressure. Do not allow the power
washer to run with no water flowing
through it.
• Remove detergent tank and clean
completely. Residual chemical will
stick to the container and can cause
the detergent injector to clog and not
function properly.
• Remove high pressure hose from spray
gun and unscrew the other end of the
high pressure hose from the power
washer.
• Remove lance from the gun. Place
the gun in the holder on the side.
Make sure to discard any remaining
detergent from the tank. Flush the tank
and nozzle head with fresh water to
prevent clogging.
• Hook the power cord around the
L-shaped tab on the top of the machine.
• The pressure hose is stored on the hose
hook located on the back of the handle.
• DO NOT store the power washer where
it is exposed to freezing temperatures
unless you use an antifreeze designed
for pumps. It is recommended that
you use this antifreeze (not included)
for storing in freezing temperatures.
Freezing will damage the pump unless
this is added to the power washer. If not
using or if storing your power washer
for more than one month, it is also
recommended that an antifreeze is used
to protect the pump.
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