Harbor Freight Tools 97005 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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Then, turn the engine Choke (41) to 3.
its “CHOKE” position. Set the Choke
in the “RUN” position when starting a
warm engine. (See Figure E.)
Grasp the Starter Handle (1), and pull 4.
slowly until resistance is felt. While
holding the Handle, allow the Starter
Rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the
Starter Handle with a rapid, full arm
stroke. Once again, while holding
the Handle, allow the Rope to rewind
slowly. Repeat as necessary, until
the engine starts. (See Figure G.)
After the engine starts, and once it 5.
starts to warm up, slowly move the
Choke (41) to its “RUN” position.
(See Figure E.)
Pressure Washer Operation
IMPORTANT! NEVER allow the 1.
Pressure Washer to sit idle with
the Engine running for longer than
two minutes. The unit will build up
heat when it is on standby mode.
Turn on the water supply, press in on 2.
the Safety on the Spray Gun (6) and
squeeze its Trigger until water ows
out of the Gun without sputtering.
This removes air from the system and
allows the unit to properly perform.
Failure to follow this procedure
can damage the Pump.
Hold the Spray Gun (6) rmly with 3.
both hands. Point the Nozzle (9) in
a safe direction. Then, disengage
the Safety and squeeze the Trigger.
Make sure to turn off the Engine
whenever the Spray Gun is not in
use. Clean the area, following the
tips contained in the “Operating
Tips” section.
When nished spraying, press in to 4.
fully engage the Safety on the Spray
Gun (6). Turn off the Engine, and
turn off the water supply. WARNING!
Do not disconnect the High Pres-
sure Hose (8) or water inlet hose
until all pressure is discharged
safely.
IMPORTANT! 5. When turning off
the unit after use, high pressure
will remain inside the unit’s High
Pressure Hose (8), and the water
inlet hose. Point the Spray Gun (6) in
a safe direction and hold the Trigger
down for several seconds or until
water stops owing from the Spray
Gun. The High Pressure Hose and
water inlet hose can be disconnected
after the pressure is released.
Store the Pressure Washer and all 6.
accessories in accordance with the
directions in the “Storage” section of
this manual.
IF ANY UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ARISE, PLEASE REFER TO THE “TROU-
BLESHOOTING” SECTION AT THE END
OF THIS MANUAL.
OPERATING TIPS
Adjusting The Spray Pattern
You have a choice of four different 1.
color-coded Nozzles (9) giving you
different spray patterns.
0° Nozzle (colored red):2. This Noz-
zle delivers a pinpoint stream and is
extremely powerful. It covers a very
small area of cleaning. This Nozzle
should only be used on a surface that
can withstand this high pressure such
as metal or concrete. Do not use on
wood. Do not use to clean vehicles.