Generac Portable Products 1900PSI Owner's Manual page 9

How To Use Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it.The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to
apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.
• NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
1. Slide nozzle forward to adjust spray to low pressure
mode (Figure 6). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high
pressure.
Figure 6 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure
Slide nozzle backward
for High Pressure
Mode
2. Point nozzle towards a firm surface and press trigger
to test spray pattern (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Testing the Spray Pattern
Generac Portable Products 1900 PSI Pressure Washer
Slide nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application
3. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow
pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle
counterclockwise for fan
spray pattern
4. For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle between
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
5. If spray nozzle is held too close to surface, especially
using high pressure mode, damage to surface may
occur.
6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Applying Detergent With Adjustable
Nozzle
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review adjustable nozzle use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place filter end of chemical injection hose into detergent
container.
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Rotate nozzle clockwise
for narrow spray pattern