Generac 005993-0 power washer

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Use the BLACK NOZZLEwhen applying detergent (Figure 18).
Only use power washer safe detergents/soapsto helpbreakdown
stubborn dirt and grime on a variety of surfaces.
Figure 18- Detergent Nozzle (Black)
CLEANINGANDAPPLYINGDETERGENT
,A CAUTION!
,_ Chemicals can cause bodily injury,and/or property
damage.
NEVERusecausticliquidwith thepowerwasher.
Use ONLYpower washer safe detergents/soaps.Follow all
manufacturersinstructions.
Toapply detergent,follow these steps:
1. Reviewproper use of nozzles.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by the job into a
containerlocatedwithin the proximityof the siphontube.
3. Make sure the siphoning tube remains fully submerged into
the detergent.
NOTE:
Make surethe filter remainsfully submergedin detergent
while applying detergent.
NOTE:
Contactwith the hotmuffler can damage the detergent
siphoningtube.
Wheninsertingthesiphonintoadetergentsolutionbottle,routethe
tubeso asto keepit frominadvertentlycontactingthe hotmuffler.
7. Makesure the blackdetergentnozzleis installed.
NOTE:
Detergent cannotbe applied withthe highpressurenozzles
(Yellow, White,Greenor Red). Only use the Black nozzlewith
detergent.
8. Confirm that all set-up instructions have beenfollowed.
NOTE:
Youmustattachall the hosesbefore youstart the engine.
Startingthe enginewithoutall the hosesconnected,andwithout
the waterturnedON,will damagethepump.
Damageto the equipmentresultingfrom failureto followthese
instructionswill voidthewarranty.
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9. Start enginefollowing instructions How to Start Your Power
Washer.
10. Apply detergentto a dry surface, starting at the lower portion
of the areato be washed and work upward using long, even,
overlappingstrokes.
11. Allow the detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent the
surface from drying. DONOTallowthe detergentto dry on the
surface beingcleaned(preventsstreaking).
IMPORTANT:Youmust flush the detergentsiphoningsystem after
each use by placing the filter into a bucket of cleanwater,then run
the powerwasher in low pressurefor 1-2 minutes.
POWERWASHERRINS/NG
1. Removethe black detergentnozzlefrom the lance.
2. Select and install the desired high pressure nozzlefollowing
the instructions Howto Use Nozzles.
3. Pointthe spray gun in a safedirection andaway from people,
animalsandplants. Squeezethe trigger to flush any remaining
chemicalsfrom the system.
4. Keepthe spray gun a safe distancefrom the areayou plan to
spray.
Kickback from the spray gun can causeyouto
Useonlyona levelsurface.
Do not use on anelevatedsurfaceto preventthe risk of a
seriousfall.
Firmlygraspthe spraygunwith bothhandswhenusingthe high
pressuresprayto avoidinjurywhenthespraygunkicksback.
5. Apply a high pressurespray to a small area and then check
surface for damage. If no damageis found, you can assume
it is okay to continuerinsing.
6. Start atthe top of the areato be rinsed,working down with the
same overlappingstrokes usedfor cleaning.
CLEAN/NGDETERGENTS/PHON/NGTUBE
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it with
clean water beforestoppingthe engine.
1. Place the detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Removethe high pressurenozzlefrom the nozzleextension.
3. Select and install the black detergent nozzle following the
instructions Howto Use Nozzles.
4. Flushfor 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut the engine off following the instructions How to Stop
PowerWasher,andturn off water supply.
6. ALWAYSpoint the spray gun in a safe direction, squeezethe
spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
Engagethe trigger lock when not in use.
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