Briggs & Stratton 01805 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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5. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes. DO NOT allow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
6. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
WARNING! Be extremely careful if you must use
the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any
other relatively unstable location.When you press
the trigger, the recoil from the initial spray can be
very strong.The high pressure spray could cause you
to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface with
the high pressure water stream and then rinse it clean, as
follows:
1. Apply safety latch to spray gun.
2. Slide nozzle backwards or insert high pressure quick
connect spray tip to place pressure washer in high
pressure mode. Chemical will not flow when in high
pressure mode.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from spray area.
4. Disengage safety latch on spray gun.
CAUTION! Firmly grasp spray gun with both
hands when using high pressure spray to avoid
injury if gun kicks back.
5. Expand spray pattern or select white 40° quick
connect spray tip for a more gentle rinsing action.
Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same action as for cleaning.
CAUTION!Test a small area of the surface to be
cleaned. Make sure there is no damage caused by the high
pressure spray.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
1. Place chemical injection siphon/filter in bucket full of
clean water.
2. Attach black low pressure spray tip or slide adjustable
nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
3. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°F.The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.