Homelite HPW2600 Operator's Manual Original Instructions page 8

the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot,
let the pressure washer cool before adding fuel. Always fill
the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
note: Use unleaded petrol only. Do not mix lubricant with
petrol.
■ Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
■ Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour
petrol into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 40mm
(1-1/2 in.) below the top of the tank neck (this allows
for fuel expansion).
■ Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap "clicks".
■ Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
warning
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
9m (30 ft.) from refuelling site before starting engine.
Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and
sparks! Failure to follow these instructions could result
in serious personal injury.
starting and stoPPing tHe Pressure wasHer
See figures 10 - 11.
Caution
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water
supply connected and turned on, as this may damage
the high pressure seals and decrease pump life.
Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and
make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires,
rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent
water flow to the pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
■ Connect all hoses.
■ Check all fluids (lubricant and fuel).
■ Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger
to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady
stream of water appears.
to start the engine:
■ Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
■ Push choke into the START position.
■ Grasp the starter grip with rope and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Give the starter grip with rope a
short, brisk pull to start the engine.
note: Do not allow the starter grip with rope to snap
back after starting; return it gently to its original place.
If the engine does not start after each pull of the starter
grip with rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve water
pressure before attempting to start the engine again.
■ Let engine run for several seconds, then gradually
slide the choke lever fully toward the RUN position.
to stop the engine:
■ Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
■ Shut off the water supply and pull trigger to release
water pressure.
Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands.
Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is
pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could
cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
While operating and storing, keep at least 1m (3 feet)
of clearance on all sides of this product, including
overhead. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool
down" time before storage. Heat created by muffler and
exhaust gases may be hot enough to cause serious
burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
using tHe sPray wand trigger
See figure 23.
■ Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
■ Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through
the nozzle.
to engage the lock out:
■ Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
to disengage the lock out:
■ Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 200 mm (8 in.) and 600 (24 in.) from the surface
to be cleaned. If the spray is too close it can damage the
cleaning surface.
seleCting tHe rigHt quiCK ConneCt noZZle
for tHe joB
See Figure 13 - 14.
Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best
nozzle for the job. Each of the nozzles has a different
spray pattern. The supplied nozzles are: 40˚ White (for
gentle cleaning), 25˚ Green (for general purpose cleaning
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Caution
warning
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