Briggs & Stratton 020330-0 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer with black
detergent nozzle for 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
1. Remove black detergent nozzle from nozzle extension.
2. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
spray.
4. Increase (decrease) spray pressure by turning pressure
control knob (A) clockwise (counterclockwise). Use
lower pressure to wash items such as a car or boat.
Use higher pressure to strip paint and degrease
driveways.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you
can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2. Remove high pressure spray tip from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install black detergent nozzle.
4. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
5. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
6. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washer and turn off water supply.
7. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
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.
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WARNING
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
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