Powermate PWF0102000.03 - Manual (Page 8)

Cleaning Techniques
When cleaning with the pressure washer, many cleaning
tasks can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks it is
advantageous to use a detergent also. A detergent ensures a
quick soaking of the dirt allowing the high pressure water to
penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively.
Pressure washer chemicals are specially formulated to be
used with your pressure washer.
aPPLICaTION OF SOaP OR DeGReaSeR
1. Apply the solution to a DRY work surface.
On a vertical surface, apply horizontally from side to side
starting from the bottom to avoid streaking.
NOTe: Wetting the surface first is not recommended,
as it dilutes the detergent and reduces its cleaning
ability. avoid working on hot surfaces or in direct
sunlight to minimize the chances of the chemical
damaging painted surfaces. Damage may occur to
painted surface if chemical is allowed to dry on the
surface. Hold nozzle far enough away from surface to
prevent damage to the surface.
2. Allow chemical to remain on the surface for a short time
before rinsing.
3. Rinse with clean water under high pressure. On a vertical
surface, first rinse from the bottom up, then rinse from the
top down. Hold nozzle 6 to 8 inches from the work sur
face at a 45° angle using the flat spray as a peeling tool
rather than a scrub brush.
aPPLICaTION OF Wax
1. Immediately after cleaning, apply pressure washer wax.
Place injection tube in container of wax.
2. Apply the wax sparingly in an even layer. Apply to wet
surfaces from the bottom up for even distribution and to
avoid streaking.
3. Remove the suction tube from the wax bottle and rinse off
the surplus wax.
NOTe: IF SURPLUS Wax IS NOT ReMOveD, a
HaZY FINISH MaY ReSULT.
4. Wipe dry to reduce water spotting.
end of Cleaning Operation
When you have completed use of the chemical injection
system, remove tube from container. Continue to run in low
pressure position and inject clean water through the tube and
injection system by placing end of tube in a container of clean
water. Continue to run until it is thoroughly cleaned.
CONNeCTIONS
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray
wand should be cleaned regularly and lubricated with silicon
grease to prevent leakage and damage to the o-rings.
NOZZLe
Clogging of the nozzle causes the pump pressure to be too
high and cleaning is immediately required.
1. Remove the nozzle from the wand.
2. Clear the nozzle with the nozzle cleaner pin provided with
the pressure washer.
3. Flush the nozzle backwards with water.
4. Re-install the nozzle into the wand.
Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the
spray gun. If the nozzle is still plugged or partially plugged,
repeat above items 1-4.
If the previous procedure does not clear the nozzle,
replace with a new nozzle.
WaTeR SCReeN
The pressure washer is equipped with a water inlet screen
to protect the pump. If the screen is not kept clean, it will
restrict the flow of water to the pressure washer and may
cause damage to the pump. Do not damage the screen while
removing or cleaning screen. Any foreign particles entering
the pump may damage the pump. Do not operate pressure
washer without the screen in place.
Remove the screen and back flush to remove impurities
from screen. Replace immediately.
eNGINe MaINTeNaNCe
During the winter months, rare atmospheric conditions
may develop which will cause an icing condition in the
carburetor. If this develops, the engine may run rough, lose
power, and may stall.
NOTe: Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual
for service and maintenance of the engine.
A nozzle cleaner must only be used when the spray nozzle
is disconnected from the gun or personal injury could result.
CLeaNING TeCHNIQUeS MaINTeNaNCe
eND OF CLeaNING OPeRaTION
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