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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect unit from power supply, and pull trigger to release water pressure. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center. nozzle maintenance See figure 15. Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle. n Unplug the pressure washer. n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure. n Remove the spray wand from the trigger handle. NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face. n Using the provided nozzle cleaning tool, free any foreign materi- als clogging or restricting the nozzle. n Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside). n Reconnect the spray wand to the trigger handle. n Turn on the water supply. STORING the pressure washer Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it. It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent container before storing. NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine. caution: The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months. 11

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product dam-
age.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect unit from
power supply, and pull trigger to release water pressure. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired
or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at
an authorized service center.
NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
See figure 15.
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing
the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle.
Unplug the pressure washer.
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Remove the spray wand from the trigger handle.
NOTE:
Never point the spray wand at your face.
Using the provided nozzle cleaning tool, free any foreign materi-
als clogging or restricting the nozzle.
Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing
(running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the
outside to the inside).
Reconnect the spray wand to the trigger handle.
Turn on the water supply.
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always
empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent container
before storing.
NOTE:
Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and
increase the life of the machine.
CAUTION:
The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold
weather damage during storage over the winter months.
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