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WASHING WiTH THE POWER WASHER
The Power Washer works best usingSearsspe0ially
formulatedconcentrateddetergent, 9-16420, whichcan
be purchased in the Sears hardware department or
from the Sears general catalog. Follow the directions
supplied with the detergent for the proper
water/detergent mix ratio.
Mostcommon householddetergents are notformulated
and concentrated for usein your Power Washer. They
are too heavy or thick to pass through your Power
Washer and ifthey are dilutedwithwater, they losetheir
cleaning efficiency,
NOTE: Ifyou do notuse Sears detergent, 9-16420, be
sure the detergent you do use isspecially formulated
and concentrated for use with this type of equipment.
Mix the chosen detergent with water (1 part c{etergent
to 8 parts water) to reduce the viscosity (consistency
or thickness) of the mixture.
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Prepare a mixture ofdetergent in a 1-gallon plastic
buQketor suitable container.
Attach the garden hose (cold or warm water), air
hose,and chemicaldraw hose tothepower washer,
Place the free end of the chemical draw hose into
the detergent/water mixture.
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For best performance, set your compressorto the
maximum pressureavailable from your air compres=
sornottoexceed 175 psig, Besure theair andwater
controls on the power washer are in the "Off"
position,
Turn the water source fully on and turn on your air
compressor,
Begin the washing procedure by adjustingthe air
control knob and the soap/chemical control knob
untilthey begin spraying the solution onto the sur-
face to bewashed, The water knobshould be OFF.
Continue spraying until the surface is completely
covered with the solution.
To stop spraying, turn the soap/chemical control
knob and the air controlknobto the "Off" position,
Let the soap remain on the surface for about 30
seconds,A certainamount of wipingwillbe required
for most types of foreign matter,
Fully open both the air and water ¢ontrot knobs,
Rinse the soap and dirt from the surface you are
washing.
SPRAYING FOLIAGE WITH THE POWER WASHER
MANY CHEMICALS ARE TOXIC OR IRRITATING. READ THE SAFETY LABEL
OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVERY CHEMICAL YOU SPRAY. CAREFULLY FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
!. Prepare a mixture of chemical and water in a
1-gaJIon bucket or suitable container. Carefully
follow the directions on the chemical container for
the proper waterlchemioal ratio.
NOTE: Thick or heavy chemicals must be mixed with
water to reduce their thickness, Heavy materials will
not pass through the Power Washer.
2. Attach the chemical draw hose and the air hose to
the Power Washer. Place the free end of the chem-
ical draw hose into the chemica!/water mixture,
3. DO NOT attach a hose to the garden hose con-
nector for foliage spraying, Be sure the water
control knob is in the "Off" position,
4. Foroptimum performance set your air compressor
pressure between 75 and 125 psig. Be sure the air
control knob is in the "Off" position.
5. Extend the Foliage Nozzle out as far as it will go.
6. Turn on the air compressor.
7. Begin the spraying procedure by adjusting the air
control knob and the soap/chemical control knob
untilyou arespraying a mist. You may varythemist
pattern by pulling the foliage nozzl_ in slightly.
8. To stop spraying, turn the air control knob and
the soap/chemical control Knob to the "Off"
position.