User Manual

11
Working with Detergents
When cleaning with the pressure washer, some cleaning tasks
can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks cleaning
with detergent allows for more eective dirt removal.
mWARNING! Use only detergents specically designed
for use with pressure washers, such as Sun Joe
®
HOUSE +
DECK WASH (SPX-HDC1G), Sun Joe
®
SNOW FOAM AUTO
WASH (SPX-FCS1G), or Sun Joe
®
HEAVY DUTY CLEANER
(SPX-APC1G). DO NOT USE household detergents, acids,
alkaline solutions, bleaches, solvents, ammable material, or
industrial grade solutions. These could damage the pressure
washer. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use.
Prepare the cleaning solution as instructed on the solution
bottle.
mWARNING! When being used with detergent, the unit
MUST NOT be set in to high-pressure setting.
1. Remove the cap from the detergent tank and ll the tank
with detergent (Fig. 15).
2. Install the soap nozzle (black) on the spray wand (Fig. 14).
3. Turn on the pressure washer. Pull the trigger to operate
the unit. The liquid detergent will automatically mix with
water and be discharged through the nozzle.
mCAUTION! Always test the detergent in an
inconspicuous area before use.
4. Turn the detergent dial to adjust the suction volume of the
detergent solution (Fig. 16).
5. Apply detergent from the bottom to the top of the dry
surface to be cleaned.
NOTE: Wetting the surface rst is not recommended as it
dilutes the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability.
6. Allow the detergent to remain on the surface for a short
time before rinsing. Do not allow the detergent to dry on
the surface.
mCAUTION! Damage may occur to painted surfaces if
the detergent is allowed to dry on the surface. Wash and rinse
a small section at a time. Avoid working on hot surfaces or in
direct sunlight.
7. When nished using the pressure washer, you must rst
drain and rinse the detergent tank. Run the pressure
washer in low pressure until all of the soap is drained from
the detergent tank.
mCAUTION! Failure to follow these cleaning instructions
will cause the injection system to become clogged and
inoperable.
Rinsing with the Pressure Washer
1. Turn o the pressure washer and shut o the water supply.
2. Pull the trigger to release water pressure.
3. Engage the safety lock on the trigger handle by pushing
up on the safety lock until it clicks into the slot (Fig. 13).
4. Remove the soap nozzle by placing your hand over the
nozzle while pulling back on the quick-connect collar.
5. Select the right nozzle for the job (Fig. 17):
Fig. 15
Detergent tank
Detergent
tank cap
Fig. 16
Detergent dial