Connecting Garden/High Pressure Hose; Operation - RIDGID RD80763 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE wASHER
See Figure 12.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unrestricted
hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose
faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO
THE PUMP
See Figure 13.
After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached
to the trigger handle:
 Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose
collar into the collar until it clicks in place and is secured
properly.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.

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.
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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.
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