RIDGID RD80702 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE TRIGGER HANDLE REST
See Figure 5.
 Locate the trigger handle rest (front and back), screws,
flat washer, and lock nut.
 Push the screws into the holes. Tighten securely using
the lock nut.
RAISING AND LOwERING THE HANDLE
See Figure 6.
 To raise the handle: pull the handle up until the handle
knob snaps through the locking hole to secure the handle
in place.
 To lower the handle: pull the handle knob out then lower
the handle to the position shown in figure 6.
CAUTION:
Failure to remove pump oil plug label may result in
decreased pump life.
REMOVE THE LABEL
See Figure 6.
Remove pump oil cap label from the oil pump.
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.
ASSEMBLING THE TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 7.
Place the threaded end of the spray wand in the connec-

tor on the end of the trigger handle.
Turn the connector clockwise until it stops. This

the wand in place.
When not in use, remove the spray wand from the trigger

handle by turning the connector counterclockwise.
the unassembled spray wand in the spray wand
area.
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
See Figure 7.
 Place the threaded stud on the end of the auxiliary handle
into the hole in the trigger handle as shown. Turn clock-
wise to tighten.
NOTE: You can install the handle on either the left or right
side of the spray wand, depending on operator prefer-
ence. The handle must always be used to prevent loss
of control and possible serious injury.
 To switch sides, loosen the auxiliary handle and rotate to
the opposite side. Tighten securely before use.
CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO
TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 8.
 Pull back and hold the collar on the high pressure hose.
Insert the inlet coupler on the trigger handle into the collar.
 Release the collar and push until it locks into place. Pull
on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
ATTACHING INJECTION HOSE
See Figure 9.
Before detergent can be used with this machine, the injection
hose must be attached.
 Push the open end of the clear injection hose securely
over the fitting as shown in figure 9.
 Place the filtered end of the injection hose in the bottle
of detergent.
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE wASHER
See Figure 10.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unrestricted
hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose
faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
secures
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
Store
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO
storage
THE PUMP
See Figure 11.
After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached
to the trigger handle:
 Insert the
collar into the collar until it clicks in place and is secured
properly.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
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nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose