Homelite HL80833 - Manual (Page 15)

11 — English
To start the engine:
 Put the engine switch in the ON position.
 Pull choke.
 Grasp recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Give recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
 Let engine run for several seconds, then push choke in.
To stop the engine:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF position.
USiNg ThE SPRAy wANd TRiggER
See Figures 19 - 20.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
SELEcTiNg ThE RighT QUicK-cONNEcT
NOZZLE FOR ThE JOB
See Figure 21.
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), 0° (for spot clean-
ing or hard-to-reach areas), and the Soap Blaster ™ nozzle
(for long and short range detergent application).
wARNiNg:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on
the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your
face or at others. The quick-connect feature contains
small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force.
Failure to heed this may cause personal injury.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
 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:
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 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:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Point nozzle in a safe direction and pull trigger to
release water pressure.
 Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up
on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
 Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the
nozzle holder for storage.
wAShiNg wiTh dETERgENT
See Figures 22 - 23.
NOTE: When using detergent, the coiled high pressure hose
can be relocated to the high pressure hose storage strap
located behind the handlebar instead of the strap located
on the rear carrying handle.
Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; house-
hold detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents, flam-
mable material, or industrial grade solutions can damage
the pump. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use.
Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.
 Place the injection hose in the bottom of the detergent
bottle/container.
 Install the Soap Blaster™ nozzle on the spray wand.
 Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even,
overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow
detergent to dry on the surface.
For long range detergent application:
With the Soap Blaster™ nozzle installed on the spray wand and
the engine shut off, pull nozzle up until it clicks into place.
For short range detergent application:
With the Soap Blaster™ nozzle installed on the spray wand
and the engine turned off, push the Soap Blaster™ nozzle
down as far as it will go.
Before shutting off the engine:
 Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
 Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the
spray wand).
 Shut off the engine.
NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pres-
sure in the system. Point nozzle in a safe direction and pull
trigger to release water pressure.
OPERATiON