Homelite HLCA80710 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and
house siding
Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and
grills
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 11 - 12.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
Before starting the engine:
Check all hoses for damage.
Connect all hoses.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
To start the engine:
Push lever in to choke position.
Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the
engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
Let engine run for several seconds, then pull lever out to
run position.
To stop the engine:
On the side of the engine is an OFF (Stop) switch. Press
and hold the switch in the OFF (Stop) position for three (3)
seconds or until the engine stops.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 13.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
Pull up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
SELECTING THE RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT
NOZZLE FOR THE JOB
See Figure 14 - 15.
Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle
for the job. Each of the nozzles has a different spray
pattern. The nozzle patterns are: 40˚ (for gentle rinse, 25˚ (for
general purpose or large surfaces), and 0˚ (for spot cleaning
or high-to-reach areas).