Operation; Applications - RIDGID RD80701 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION

wARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
wARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
wARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
wARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or
pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and
house siding
 Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and
grills
STARTING AND STOPPING ThE PRESSURE
wAShER
See Figures 11 - 13.
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:
 Close the fuel valve.
 Fill the fuel tank (if necessary).
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 Connect the garden hose to the pump and turn on the
water supply.
 Open the fuel valve.
 Place the engine switch in the ON ( l ) position.
 Push the choke lever to position A (CLOSED).
NOTE: If the engine is cold, close the choke fully. If the
engine is warm, open the choke lever half-way or keep
it opened fully.
 Give the recoil starter short, brisk pulls to start the
engine.
 If the engine fires, or begins to sputter and/or cough
without catching, move the choke lever to the half-way
position.
NOTE: If engine does not start after several pulls, depress
trigger to release pressure then repeat normal starting
procedure.
 With the choke in the half-way position, pull the recoil
starter again. The engine should now start.
NOTE: If the choke remains in the closed position, the
engine will continue to sputter and/or cough but will not
start.
 Return the recoil starter gently to the engine housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
 As the engine warms up, move the choke lever slowly to
position B (OPENED).
 Let the engine warm up a few minutes before using.
To stop the engine using the engine switch:
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ) position.
 Close the fuel valve.
USING ThE SPRAY wAND TRIGGER
See Figure 14.
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
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Pull 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.
of water through the