Operating Instructions; Pressure Washer Terminology - Powermate PWFC132600 Guide D'utilisation

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Quick Connect Nozzles stored in
this panel
Spray Gun
High-Pressure
Hose
Engine

PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY

PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc.
GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the fl ow rate of water.
CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. GPM x PSI = CU
Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
C A U T I O N
Allowing the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger pulled could cause overheating and damage to the
pump.
Chemical Injection System: Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents with the water to improve cleaning effectiveness.
Water Supply: All pressure washers must have a source of water. The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 PSI and 5 gallons per
minute.
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BASIC ELEMENTS OF A
PRESSURE WASHER
High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply.
Engine: Drives the high-pressure pump.
High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to
the gun and spray wand.
Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control water fl ow rate, direc-
tion, and pressure.
Chemical Hose: Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the
water. See How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in
this section.
High
Quick Connect Nozzles: Allow the user to quickly and easily change
pressure
the degree of spray to fi t the job at hand.
Pump
BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE
Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine con-
trols.
Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve.
Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine.
Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system
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