Operation - Homelite HPW2600 Operator's Manual Original Instructions

ConneCting tHe garden
Pressure wasHer
See Figure 9.
The water supply must come from the mains. NEVER
use hot water or water from ponds, 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 filter in the pressure washer water intake.
■ If the filter is damaged, do not use the pressure washer
until the filter has been replaced.
■ If the filter is dirty, clean it before connecting the
garden hose to the pressure washer.
■ To connect the garden hose to the pressure washer:
■ Uncoil the garden hose.
note: There must be a minimum of 3 metres of
unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake
and the garden tap.
■ Attach the threaded hose coupler to the pressure
washer water intake and hand tighten.
■ With the garden tap turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose adapter (not supplied) to the
hose coupler.

oPeration

warning
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
warning
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with one of the following standards:
■ Australian standard -- AS/ NZS 1337
■ European standard -- CE EN166
■ American standard -- ANSI Z87.1
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
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
Hose to tHe
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury.
adding luBriCant to tHe engine
See figure 4.
note: This machine has been shipped with approximately
0.06l (2 oz). of lubricant in the engine from testing. you
must add lubricant to the engine before starting it the
first time.
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant
will result in engine failure.
■ Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
■ Unscrew the lubricant cap / dipstick by turning
■ Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE
■ Replace the lubricant cap / dipstick and securely
note: This engine has a total lubricant capacity of 0.6l
(20 oz).
oXygenated fuels
do not use e85 fuel. it will void your warranty.
note: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing
more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below
are not covered under warranty.
ethanol. Petrol containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is not.
adding Petrol to tHe fuel tanK
See figure 3.
Petrol and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle petrol with care. Keep away
from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding petrol to the pressure washer, make sure
6
warning
Caution
counterclockwise.
10W30), add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick
(18 oz., 4-cycle engine lubricant provided). do not
overfill.
note: Level is checked without screwing the dipsitck
in.
tighten.
warning