RIDGID RD80763 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
16
OPERATION
WASHING WITH DETERGENT
See Figures 20 - 21.
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.
Remove the cap from the detergent container. Place the
injection hose with filter in the bottle, the filter end should
rest at the bottom of the bottle.
Install the Dual Power Soap 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.
For long range detergent application:
With the Dual Power Soap Nozzle installed on the spray
wand and the engine turned off, pull the nozzle up until it
clicks into place.
For short range detergent application:
With the Dual Power Soap Nozzle installed on the spray
wand and the engine turned off, push the Dual Power Soap
Nozzle down as far as it will go.
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.
Fig. 21
LONG
RANGE
SHORT
RANGE
Fig. 20