Briggs & Stratton 20222 - Manual (Page 9)

BSPP 1950 PSI Pressure Washer
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8. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner’s manual.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
How To Stop Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner’s manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure in hose to avoid injury.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
How To Use Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it.The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to
apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
1. Slide nozzle forward to adjust spray to low pressure
mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high
pressure.
CAUTION
• Always use handle to lift equipment.
• NEVER pull on hoses to move equipment.
Avoid fire from equipment tip over.
• NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.
• NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
CAUTION
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
etc. can catch fire.
WARNING
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when pressure
washer is shut down, which can cause injury.
WARNING
Backward = High Pressure
Mode
Forward = Low Pressure
and Detergent Mode
Figure 9 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure