Section 4: Operation
When starting engine, position yourseff as recommended
in Figure H 2 and start engine according to instructions
given in engine operator's
manuaLAHso see operating
instructions
tag located on the pressure washen
NOTE:
Always
keep the throttle
lever in the "Fast"
_osition
when
operating
the pressure
washer.
WANNING
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction
and squeeze spray gun
triter,
to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting engine.
When
starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction
and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release high pressure.
WANNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
AJJow equipment
to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer
including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property
require equipment
powered by an internal
combustion
engine to have a spark arresten maintained
in
effective working
order, complying
to USDA Forest service
standard 5100- I C or later revision. In the State of California
a
spark arrester
is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other
states may have similar laws.
How
to
StopYour
Pressure
Washer
I.
Let engine
idle for two
minutes.
2.
Turn
engine
off according
to instructions
given in
engine
operator's
manual
3.
ADA/AYS
point
gun in a safe direction
and squeeze
spray gun trigger
to release
retained
high
water
pressure.
WANNING
Keep high pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction
and squeeze sprKy gun
trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger Ioc!< when not in use.
4.
Engage trigger
lock
on spray gun when
not in use.