RIDGID RD80770 - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATION
Fig. 17
WARNING
Never lift or carry this machine using the moving
handle. Do not move this machine by pulling on
the hoses.
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 18.
n Place ON / OFF Switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
n Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the handle
firmly with both hands.
n Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels
then roll the machine to the desired position.
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.
SELECTING THE CORRECT QUICK-CONNECT
NOZZLE FOR THE jOB
See Figure 17.
Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle
for the job. Each of the nozzles has a different spray
pattern. The nozzle patterns are: 40˚ (for medium pressure),
25˚ (for general purpose or large surfaces), 15˚ (for tough
jobs), 0˚ (for spot cleaning or high-to-reach areas), and the
Soap Blaster™ nozzle (for long and short range cleaning).
NOTE: For a gentle rinse, select the
Soap Blaster™ nozzle.
Scouring the surface requires a more direct spray of water.
Select the 0˚ nozzle for tough jobs. Apply detergent using
the
Soap Blaster™ nozzle.
 CAuTIoN:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock
out on the trigger.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
n
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
n Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
n Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks
in place and is secured properly.
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the
cleaning job is complete:
n
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
n Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
n Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the
nozzle storage area on the top of the machine.
NOzzle
quIck-cONNect
cOllar
Spray waNd
“clIck”
tO MOVe the MachINe
Fig. 18