Ryobi RY40PW15 Manual Del Operador página 12

 Completely uncoil and straighten the high pressure hose
to prevent kinks.
NOTE: See Using the High Pressure Hose in Operation
for more information about using the high pressure hose.
 Align the collar on the hose to the threaded outlet on the
pump.
 Install the high pressure hose collar onto the threaded
outlet.
 Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to
the pump.
NOTE: Be careful to avoid cross-threading, which can
cause the hose to leak during use.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER (IF USING GARDEN HOSE)
See Figure 9.
NOTICE:
Always observe all local regulations when connecting
hoses to the water main. Some areas have restrictions
against connecting directly to public drinking water sup-
ply to prevent the feedback of chemicals into the drinking
water supply. Direct connection through a receiver tank
or backflow 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:
 Completely uncoil the garden hose or remove completely
from reel to prevent kinks.
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.
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer without water supply
connected and turned on, as this may damage the high
pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
CONNECTING THE SIPHON HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 10 - 11.
The siphon hose can be submerged directly into any fresh
water source like a lake, pool, or a 5 gal. bucket for maxi-
mum portability
Completely uncoil and straighten the siphon hose to

prevent kinks.
 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 siphon
hose to the machine.
Install the male quick connect into the pump inlet on the

pressure washer.
Align the quick connect collar on the siphon hose to the

male quick connect on the pump inlet.
Push the collar onto the male quick connect until it clicks

securely into place.
Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.

Next, remove the high pressure hose from the pump

outlet.
Thread the self priming adapter onto the pump outlet on

the pressure washer.
NOTE: The self priming adapter must be installed when
using the siphon hose submerged into a non-pressurized
water source. Use of the self priming adapter isn't neces-
sary when connecting to a pressurized water supply.
Install the high pressure hose onto the self priming adapter

on the pressure washer.
8 — English