Washing With The Power Washer; Spraying Foliage With The Power Washer - Craftsman 919.16225 Owner's Manual

WASHING WiTH THE POWER WASHER
The Power Washer works best
usingSears
spe0ially
formulated concentrateddetergent, 9-16420, which can
be purchased in the Sears hardware department or
from the Sears general catalog. Follow the directions
supplied with the detergent for the proper
water/detergent mix ratio.
Most common householddetergents are not formulated
and concentrated for use in your Power Washer. They
are too heavy or thick to pass through your Power
Washer and ifthey are dilutedwith water, they lose their
cleaning efficiency,
NOTE: If you do not use Sears detergent, 9-16420, be
sure the detergent you do use is specially formulated
and concentrated for use with this type of equipment.
Mix the chosen detergent with water (1 part c{etergent
to 8 parts water) to reduce the viscosity (consistency
or thickness) of the mixture.
1.
2.
Prepare a mixture of detergent in a 1-gallon plastic
buQket or suitable container.
Attach the garden hose (cold or warm water), air
hose, and chemical draw hose to the power washer,
Place the free end of the chemical draw hose into
the detergent/water mixture.
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9.
For best performance, set your compressor to the
maximum pressure available from your air compres=
sor not to exceed 175 psig, Be sure the air and water
controls on the power washer are in the "Off"
position,
Turn the water source fully on and turn on your air
compressor,
Begin the washing procedure by adjusting the air
control knob and the soap/chemical control knob
until they begin spraying the solution onto the sur-
face to be washed, The water knob should be OFF.
Continue spraying until the surface is completely
covered with the solution.
To stop spraying, turn the soap/chemical control
knob and the air control knob to the "Off" position,
Let the soap remain on the surface for about 30
seconds, A certain amount of wipingwill be required
for most types of foreign matter,
Fully open both the air and water ¢ontrot knobs,
Rinse the soap and dirt from the surface you are
washing.
SPRAYING FOLIAGE WITH THE POWER WASHER
MANY CHEMICALS ARE TOXIC OR IRRITATING. READ THE SAFETY LABEL
OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVERY CHEMICAL YOU SPRAY. CAREFULLY FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
!. Prepare a mixture of chemical and water in a
1-gaJIon bucket or suitable container. Carefully
follow the directions on the chemical container for
the proper waterlchemioal ratio.
NOTE: Thick or heavy chemicals must be mixed with
water to reduce their thickness, Heavy materials will
not pass through the Power Washer.
2. Attach the chemical draw hose and the air hose to
the Power Washer. Place the free end of the chem-
ical draw hose into the chemica!/water mixture,
3. DO NOT attach a hose to the garden hose con-
nector for foliage spraying, Be sure the water
control knob is in the "Off" position,
4. For
optimum performance set your air compressor
pressure between 75 and 125 psig. Be sure the air
control knob is in the "Off" position.
5. Extend the Foliage Nozzle out as far as it will go.
6. Turn on the air compressor.
7. Begin the spraying procedure by adjusting the air
control knob and the soap/chemical control knob
until you are spraying a mist. You may vary the mist
pattern by pulling the foliage nozzl_ in slightly.
8. To stop spraying, turn the air control knob and
the soap/chemical control Knob to the "Off"
position.