RIDGID RD80702 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

OPERATION
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are
not covered under warranty.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
wASHER
See Figures 14 - 16.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump without the water supply con-
nected and turned on. This will damage the high
pressure seals and decrease pump life.
Before starting the engine, connect all hoses and check all
fluids (oil and gas). Turn the garden hose on then squeeze
the trigger. This relieves air pressure caused by turning on the
water. Hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
 Fill the fuel tank (if necessary).
 Connect the garden hose to the pump and turn on the
water supply.
 Place the engine switch in the ON ( l ) position.
 Give the recoil starter short, brisk pulls to start the
engine.
 Return the recoil starter gently to the engine housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
To stop the engine using the engine switch:
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ) position.
USING THE SPRAY wAND TRIGGER
See Figure 17.
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:
 Pull 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.
USING THE NOzzLES
See Figure 18 - 19.
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), 15˚ (for tough
jobs), 0˚ (for spot cleaning or high-to-reach areas), and the
Dual Power Soap Nozzle (for long and short range detergent
application).
NOTE: For a gentle rinse, select the
.
Nozzle
CAUTION:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock
out on the trigger handle.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. 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.
 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. 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.
wASHING wITH DETERGENT
See Figures 20 - 21.
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.
 Remove the cap from the detergent container. Place the
injection hose with filter in the bottle, the filter end should
rest at the bottom of the bottle.
 Install the Dual Power Soap 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 Dual Power Soap Nozzle installed on the spray
wand and the engine turned off, pull the nozzle up until it
clicks into place.
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Dual Power Soap