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Operation
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
(800) 743-4115.
Pressure Washer Location
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Risk of Fire Clearances
How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the rst 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 ow 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 below.
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.
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 o.
• 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.
Exhaust Port
Pointed away
from occupied
spaces
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a re, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
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