Homelite UT80516 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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OPERATION
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles or spray patterns without lock-
ing the lock out on the trigger handle and NEVER point
the wand at your face or at others. The quick-connect
feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle
with some force. Failure to heed this may cause personal
injury.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
Pull back the quick-connect collar.
Push the nozzle into place in the spray wand.
Push the collar forward so that the nozzle is secured
properly. Check to see that the nozzle is secure.
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the
cleaning job is complete:
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the
nozzle storage area on the top of the spray wand.
USING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
The high pressure hose features an outer covering that pro-
vides strength to the hose. If the outer covering becomes
damaged, the hose must be replaced immediately. Do not
use a high pressure hose if the outer covering is damaged.
To prevent damage to the outer covering:
Inspect the hose before every use.
Fully unwrap and straighten hose before use.
Do not allow the high pressure hose to be kinked.
Keep hose away from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
Do not pull unit by high pressure hose.
Do not allow hose to be crushed or wrapped around
objects.
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 15.
NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving
handle.
Turn the pressure washer off.
Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the handle
firmly with both hands and pull the handle up until it locks
into place with a “click”.
Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels
then roll the machine to the desired position.
WASHING WITH DETERGENT
See Figure 16.
Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; house-
hold detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents, flam-
mable material, or industrial grade solutions can damage
the pump. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use.
Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.
Place the injection hose in the bottom of the detergent
bottle / container.
Install the black nozzle on the spray wand.
Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even,
overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow
detergent to dry on the surface.
Before shutting off the engine:
Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the spray
wand).
Shut off the engine.
NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure
in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
RINSING WITH THE PRESSURE WASHER
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Engage the lock out on the wand by pushing up on the
lock out until it clicks into the slot.
Pull back and hold the collar.
Remove the nozzle by pulling it from the collar.
Select the right nozzle for the job:
Use lower pressure nozzle (green) to wash items such
as a car or boat.
Use higher pressure nozzle for jobs such as stripping
paint and degreasing the driveway. When using these
nozzles, test a small area first to avoid surface damage.
Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down,
overlapping the strokes.