Operating instructions

WARNING
_! pressure stream of water that th_
nt produces can cut through skin and its
ng tissues, leadingto serious injury and
amputation.
NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examinethe filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged.
The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examinethe
tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or tube if either is
damaged.
Check Gun and Spray Tip Extension
Examinethe hose connectionto 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 place when
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.
Spray Tip Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may becaused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
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2.
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to releaseretained
high water pressure.
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4.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible 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,pressred button
andsqueezesprayguntrigger,to releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustop engine.
Removespray tip from end of spray tip extension.
Usea small paperclip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
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6.
Removespray tip extension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, removeadditional debris by back
flushing water through spray tip extension. Backflush
between30 to 60 seconds.
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Reinstall spray tip into spray tip extension.
Reconnectspray tip extension to spray gun.
Makesure garden hose is connectedto water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
Test pressure washer by operating with eachquick
connect spray tip.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-NIY-HOME(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 yOUrunit's o-rings.
WARNING
The high pressurestream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and itsunderlying tissues, leadingto serious injury and
_ossibleamputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswith sealantof anykind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
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