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HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
Place pressure washer outdoors. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 7). Prevailing winds
and air currents should be taken into consideration when
positioning pressure washer.
How to Start Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first
time is to follow these instructions step–by–step.This
starting information also applies if you have let the unit 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
5.0 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Make sure unit is in a level position.
3. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for
Use” for illustrations.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 8).
Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See “How to Use Spray Tips”.
8. Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 9).
Trigger Lock
Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
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Operation
Figure 7 — Pressure Washer Clearance
Exhaust Port
Typical Pressure
Washer Shown
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
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