Manual

Operating the Pressure Washer
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Safety Latch
CAUTION: Do not run the machine in hot mode without fuel in the burner's fuel tank, or damage can occur.
3) Turn the heat switch ON and adjust the thermostat to the desired temperature.
4) If steam is desired set the thermostat to 212°F or higher and use the yellow steam nozzle.
WARNING:
• NEVER attempt to immediately run or re-light the burner if it does not ignite the first time. Unburned oil or gas
may have accumulated, causing potential explosion or fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to set temperature limit above the preset limit.
• NEVER touch hot burner surfaces and stay clear of burner exhaust. All are extremely hot and will burn you.
• Do not inhale burner exhaust. It contains dangerous carbon monoxide that can kill you.
5) The burner will fire when the trigger is squeezed – follow instructions for spraying.
NOTICE: If burner exhaust is white, adjust burner for peak performance. See the Maintenance & Repair section of this
manual.
6) When the trigger is released, a flow switch automatically turns the burner off. Also, when the temperature setting is
reached, the thermostat automatically turns the burner off.
NOTICE: The blower fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds after thermostat is turned off.
WARNING: It is important that the burner stops firing when the trigger is released. If the burner remains firing,
discontinue use until the pressure washer is serviced. Extremely high temperatures can result in serious injury and
equipment damage.
Begin High Pressure
Spray
High Pressure Spray Procedure
WARNING: High pressure spraying safety
• Keep spray away from people. Never direct discharge stream at or
near any person. Do not allow any part of the body to meet the fluid
stream. High-pressure spray can cause serious skin, eye, or falling
injuries, and hot water can burn. Injection injury will occur if high-
pressure spray pierces the skin, injecting liquid under the skin. Injection
injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage
leading to infection, gangrene, and amputation. Seek medical attention.
• Do not secure trigger open. To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to secure the spray gun open by blocking or
tying the spray gun in the open position.
• Prevent slips / loss of balance. High-pressure spray could cause you to lose balance from kickback forces, and
wet surfaces can be slippery.
- Always keep good footing and balance. Do not overreach.
- Do not stand on unstable support when spraying.
- If spraying from an elevated surface, use fall protection because spray gun kickback can propel you off the
elevated surface. When spraying from a ladder or scaffolding, ensure it is firmly anchored from sway or tip-over.
• Be aware of puddles and slippery surfaces. Ensure there is adequate drainage to prevent pooling of water.
• Prevent surface damage & flying debris. Surfaces being sprayed must be strong enough to withstand high-
pressure spray or damage may result. In addition, high-pressure spray will dislodge unsecured objects as well as
surface chips and debris, resulting in hazardous flying objects that can cause personal injury or property damage. Do
not spray brittle surfaces or breakable, fragile, or unsecured objects such as:
• stucco or laminar flagstone
• some painted surfaces
• windows or glass doors (because they may break)
• light fixtures, flowerbeds, mailboxes