Operating instructions
96-718, 97-721, 97-723 • REV. 8/05a
5
 PRESSURE WASHER  
OPERATOR’S MAN U AL 
12. When applying detergents, fol low the safety rules 
on the de ter gent label.
13. Use detergent from a covered D.O.T. approved 
con tain er.
14. Cleaning area should be provided with adequate 
slopes and drainage. This will reduce the pos si bil i ty 
of a fall due to slippery surface.
15. The best in sur ance against an accident is pre-
 cau tion and knowl edge of the ma chine.
16. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes 
made to our stan dard ma chines, or any com po -
nents not pur chased from the manufacturer.
17. Read engine safety in struc tions provided.
WARNING: Keep water spray 
away from electrical wir ing or 
fa tal elec tric shock may re sult.
18.  Never run pump dry or leave 
spray gun closed long er than 
5 min utes.
19. Do not allow children to op-
 er ate the pressure wash er at 
any time.
20. Do not allow machine to run un at tend ed.
21. Inlet water sup ply must be cold and clean fresh 
water.
CAU TION: Spray gun kicks back – Hold with both 
hands.
CAU TION: Risk of injury – Dis con nect battery 
ground ter mi nal be fore servicing.
WARNING: High pressure spray 
can cause paint chips or other 
par ti cles to become air borne and 
fl y at high speeds. To avoid per-
 son al in ju ry, eye safe ty de vic es 
must be worn. 
 7.  Protective cloth ing and foot 
protection must be worn when 
using this equipment.
 8. High pres sure de vel oped by these machines will 
cause per son al in ju ry or equip ment dam age. Use 
cau tion when op er at ing. Do not di rect dis charge 
stream at peo ple, or se vere in ju ry or death will 
re sult.
  9. Never make ad just ments on ma chine while in 
operation. 
10. Do not block or tie spray gun in open position.
11.  Do not place hands or feet on non-insulated areas 
of the pres sure washer when starting gas o line 
engine.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE 
EYEWEAR AND 
CLOTH ING MUST 
BE WORN.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY 
AWAY FROM 
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION










