RIDGID RD80701 Manual Del Operador página 13

ASSEMBLY
RAISING AND LOwERING ThE hANDLE
See Figure 4.
 To raise the handle: pull the handle up until the handle
knob snaps through the locking hole to secure the handle
in place.
 To lower the handle: pull the handle knob out then lower
the handle to the position shown in figure 4.
wARNING:
Make sure the nozzle and hose connections are
secure before starting the machine. A non-secured
accessory could become a projectile if not properly
installed which could result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLING ThE TRIGGER hANDLE
See Figure 5.
 Place the threaded end of the spray wand in the connector
on the end of the trigger handle.
 Turn the connector clockwise until it stops. This secures
the wand in place.
 When not in use, remove the spray wand from the trigger
handle by turning the connector counterclockwise. Store
the unassembled spray wand in the spray wand storage
area.
ATTAChING ThE AUXILIARY hANDLE
See Figure 5.
 Place the threaded stud on the end of the auxiliary handle
into the hole in the trigger handle as shown below. Turn
clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: You can install the handle on either the left or
right side of the spray wand, depending on operator
preference. The handle must always be used to prevent
loss of control and possible serious injury.
 To switch sides, loosen the auxiliary handle and rotate to
the opposite side. Tighten securely before use.
CONNECTING hIGh PRESSURE hOSE TO
TRIGGER hANDLE
See Figure 6.
 Pull back and hold the collar on the high pressure hose. Insert
the inlet coupler on the trigger handle into the collar.
 Release the collar and push until it locks into place. Pull
on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING ThE GARDEN hOSE TO ThE
PRESSURE wAShER
See Figure 7.
CAUTION:
Always observe all local regulations when
connnecting hoses to the water main. Some areas
have restrictions against connecting directly to
public drinking water supply to prevent the feed-
back of chemicals into the drinking water supply.
Direct connection through a receiver tank or back-
flow preventer is usually permitted.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of
unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake and
the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off
connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
CONNECTING ThE hIGh PRESSURE hOSE TO
ThE PUMP
See Figure 8.
After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached
to the trigger handle:
 Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose
collar into the collar until it clicks in place and is secured
properly.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
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