Using The Pressure Washer - Milwaukee 4555-22 Manuel D'utilisateur

USING THE PRESSURE WASHER

See Figure 19.
1. Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
2.
Engage the lock off on the trigger by pushing up on
the lock off until it clicks into the slot.
3.
Select the correct nozzle for the job:
• Use lower pressure nozzle (green or white) to wash
items such as a car or boat.
• Use higher pressure nozzle (red or yellow) for jobs
such as stripping paint and degreasing the driveway.
When using these nozzles, test a small area first to
avoid surface damage.
4.
Start at the top of the area and work down, overlapping
strokes. Keep all hoses away from the muffler.
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.
NOTE: See Washing with Detergent for detergent
application.
WASHING WITH DETERGENT
Use only detergents designed for pressure washers
(household detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, sol-
vents, flammable material, or industrial grade solutions
can damage the pump). Many detergents require mixing
prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on
the solution bottle. ALWAYS test detergents first in an
area that is hidden.
1. Place the injection hose in the bottom of the detergent
bottle/container. DO NOT run chemicals through the
inlet of the pump; use the chemical injection port only.
2.
Install the black nozzle on the spray
NOTE: The thumb dial must be in the MAX position
and the detergent metering valve in any position other
than off.
3. Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even,
overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow
detergent to dry on the surface.
from the muffler.
Before shutting off the engine:
1. Place
the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
2.
Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the
spray wand).
3.
Shut off the engine.
NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve
pressure in the system. Pull trigger to release water
pressure.
See Using the Pressure Washer for rinsing instructions.
OPERATION
wand.
Keep all hoses away
Fig. 18
TO MOVE THE MACHINE
Fig. 19
TO DECREASE
DETERGENT
DETERGENT
CONTAINER
INJECTION
HOSE
TO INCREASE
DETERGENT
DETERGENT
METERING
VALVE
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