Briggs & Stratton BPW3400 Manual Del Usuario página 7

WARNING! Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go which could cause
broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in
serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first
relieving spray gun pressure. When starting engine, pull
cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands
when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray
gun kicks back.
5. Return recoil handle slowly. DO NOT let rope "snap
back" against starter.
6. After each starting attempt, where engine fails to
run, point gun in safe direction, press red button and
squeeze trigger to release high pressure.
7. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to RUN
( ) position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move
choke lever to CHOKE (
position.
NOTICE Always keep throttle lever in FAST (
when operating pressure washer.
WARNING! The high pressure stream of water
that this equipment produces could cut through
skin and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation. If cut by fluid, call physician
immediately. DO NOT treat as a simple cut. DO NOT allow
CHILDREN to play with or operate pressure washer.
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants. DO
NOT secure spray gun in open position. DO NOT leave
spray gun unattended while machine is running. NEVER
use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order. NEVER
connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
WARNING! Contact with muffler area could
cause burns resulting in serious injury. DO NOT
touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
WARNING! Contact with power source could
cause electric shock or burn resulting in death or
serious injury. NEVER spray near power source.
Spray Tips
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Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer is
running once spray gun trigger is locked.
To change spray tips:
1. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holes provided on
accessory tray.
2. Select desired spray tip:
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow),
select white 40° spray tip (A).
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), select yellow 15° spray tip (B).
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), select red 0° spray tip (C).
• To apply detergent, select black detergent spray tip (D).
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is secure.
) position, then to RUN (
) position
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 20 to
61 cm (8 to 24 inches) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 15 cm (6 inches) when
cleaning tires.
Applying Detergent
WARNING! Chemicals could cause burns
resulting in death or serious injury. DO NOT use
caustic liquid with pressure washer. Use ONLY
pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Place detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
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2. Install black detergent spray tip.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure
spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
3. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
4. Allow detergent to "soak in" per detergent
manufacturer's instructions before washing and rinsing.
NOTICE Flush detergent siphoning system after each
use by placing tube into a bucket of clean water, then run
pressure washer with black spray tip for 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Remove black detergent spray tip from nozzle
extension.
2. Select and install high pressure spray tip.
WARNING! Kickback from spray gun (32.5 N)
could cause you to fall resulting in death or serious
injury. Operate pressure washer from a stable
surface. Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure
washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar
location. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when
using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun
kicks back.
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and check
surface for damage. If no damage is found, continue
rinsing.
4. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)
Circulating water in pump can reach temperatures above
51°C (125°F) if running pressure washer for 3-5 minutes
without pressing trigger on gun. The system engages to
cool pump by discharging warm water onto ground.
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