Pressure Washers

• If you hear the motor run intermittently when the trigger is not being squeezed, that is normal.
  The pump is priming itself. Turn off the power washer if not in use after 5 minutes.

• The O-rings on the bayonet end of the adjustable lance should be:

  • Cleaned regularly

  • Lubricated with non-water soluble grease (e.g., petroleum jelly)

• Keep the nozzle cleaning wire (taped to this manual) for unclogging the lance nozzle.
  If lost, an unbent paper clip works fine.

• NOTICE: Ensure the water inlet line (garden hose) is not kinked or restricted, or it may damage the pressure washer pump.

How to Avoid Damaging Surfaces

• Damage may occur if the impact force of water exceeds the durability of the surface:

  • Bare wood can be penetrated

  • Paint can be peeled off

You can vary the force of your power washer by controlling:

a. The angle of the surface being cleaned
b. The distance of the nozzle from the surface

• Never use a narrow high-pressure stream or the turbo lance on soft surfaces.

• When cleaning windows, use the high/low nozzle lance:

  • Set to low spray

  • Hold 4–5 feet away at a 45° angle

  • Squeeze the trigger and vary spray pattern and angle until optimal cleaning is achieved
    (See Fig. 23)

Detergent Injector / Storage

• Use power washer detergents made for specific applications (auto, boat, etc.)

  • Should be the consistency of water to avoid clogging

• The system applies detergent under low pressure:

  • Effective when combined with time to break down grime

  • Always spray detergent on a dry surface

  • Do not pre-soak with water

  • Do not allow detergent to dry on the surface

• For vertical surfaces, work bottom to top to prevent streaks.
  Rinse top to bottom for best results.

• For tough stains:

  • Reapply detergent

  • Use a bristled brush

  • Power wash again to finish