Operation - RIDGID RD80944 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets,
or any electrical device. Failure to heed this warn-
ing could result in serious injury.
NOTICE:
This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor
and cannot be used on U.S. forest lands; in ad-
dition, product users must comply with Federal,
State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Refer to accompany-
ing engine manual for maintenance and replace-
ment parts.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call
1-866-539-1710 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:
 Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.
 Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.
 Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills, play-
ground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 10.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding
lubricant will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
 Before first use, squeeze the entire contents of the
lubricant container provided into the oil reservoir.
After initial use, add 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or
SAE 10W30) until the fluid level rises to the upper portion
of the hatched area on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
 Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
To check engine lubricant level:
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke and engine damage.
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