Kobalt KPW 2N1 Manual page 17

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Garden Hose Adapter
• The screens inside the adapter should be cleaned
periodically. Rinse it with clean water, and then place it
back in the adapter.
Cleaning Nozzles
• A clogged or partially clogged nozzle can cause significant
reduction of water pressure coming out of the nozzle and/
or cause the unit to pulsate while spraying.
• Turn off the unit.
• Turn off the water supply to the unit.
• Relieve any pressure trapped in the hose by squeezing
the trigger 2-3 times, and then lock the spray gun by
turning the dial to lock ("3ˮ and "9" position).
• Using the nozzle tip cleaner provided (or an unfolded
paper clip), insert the wire into the nozzle hole and move
back and forth until debris is dislodged.
• Back flush water through the nozzles using garden hose
and highest pressure available (either standard water
nozzle or use your thumb over the nozzle to create water
pressure for back flush).
Storage
• When your pressure washing session has been
completed, turn off the power switch. Unplug the
power cord from the outlet. Turn off the water supply.
Pull the trigger on the spray gun 2-3 times to drain out
the excess water and to release any remaining water
pressure. Do not allow the power washer to run with no water flowing through it.
• Remove detergent tank and clean completely. Residual chemical will stick to the container and can
cause the detergent injector to clog and not function properly.
• Remove high pressure hose from spray gun and unscrew the other end of the high pressure hose
from the power washer.
• Remove lance from the gun. Place the gun in the holder on the side. Make sure to discard any
remaining detergent from the tank. Flush the tank and nozzle head with fresh water to prevent
clogging.
• Hook the power cord around the L-shaped tab on the top of the machine.
• The pressure hose is stored on the hose hook located on the back of the handle.
• DO NOT store the power washer where it is exposed to freezing temperatures unless you
use an antifreeze designed for pumps. It is recommended that you use this antifreeze for storing
in freezing temperatures. Freezing will damage the pump unless this is added to the power washer.
If not using or if storing your power washer for more than one month, it is also recommended that
an antifreeze is used to protect the pump.
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