Homelite HLCA80710 Manuel D'utilisation page 15

WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on
the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your
face or at others. The quick-connect feature contains
small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force.
Failure to heed this may cause personal injury.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
To connect a nozzle to the trigger handle:
Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pulling 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. Place nozzle in the
nozzle storage area on the top of the machine.
WASHING WITH DETERGENT
See Figure 16.
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.
OPERATION
 Install a 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.
Before shutting off the engine:
 Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
 Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the
spray wand).
Shut off the

NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure
in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
RINSING WITH THE PRESSURE WASHER
 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
pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the
nozzle storage area on the top of the machine.
Select the right nozzle for the job:

• Use medium pressure nozzle (green) for items such as
a car or boat.
• Use higher pressure nozzle for jobs such as stripping
paint and degreasing the driveway. When using these
nozzles, test a small area first to avoid surface damage.
Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down,

overlapping the strokes.
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 17.
NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving
handle.
 Turn the pressure washer off.
 Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels
then roll the machine to the desired position.
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