Homelite HPW2600 Operator's Manual Original Instructions page 9

or large surfaces), 0˚ Red (for spot cleaning or high-to-
reach areas), and Low Pressure Black (for detergent
application and rinsing).
warning
Never change nozzles without engaging the lock out
on the gun and never point the lance at your face or at
others. The Quick Connect collar contains small springs
that could eject the nozzle with some force. Failure to
heed this may cause personal injury.
Using the Quick Connect collar, changing nozzles is easy.
to connect a nozzle to the lance:
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
■ Engage the lock out on the gun by pulling down on the
lock out until it clicks into the slot.
■ Pull back the quick-connect collar.
■ Push the nozzle into place in the spray wand.
■ Push the collar forward so that the nozzle is secured
properly. Check to see that the nozzle is secured.
to disconnect a nozzle from the lance once the
cleaning job is complete:
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
■ Engage the lock out on the gun by pushing down on
the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
■ Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then
pulling back the Quick Connect collar. Place nozzle
in the nozzle storage area on the top of the pressure
washer.
using tHe HigH Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose features an outer covering
that provides strength to the hose. If the outer covering
becomes damaged, the hose must be replaced
immediately. do not use a high pressure hose if the
outer covering is damaged.
to prevent damage to the outer covering:
■ Inspect the hose before every use.
■ Fully unwrap and straighten hose before use.
■ Do not allow the high pressure hose to be kinked.
■ Keep hose away from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
■ Do not pull unit by high pressure hose.
■ Do not allow hose to be crushed or wrapped around
objects.
wasHing witH detergent
See Figure 15.
Use only detergents designed for pressure washers;
house hold detergents,
solvents, flam mable material, or industrial grade solutions
can damage the pump. Many detergents may require
mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed
on the solution bottle.
■ Remove the cap from the detergent container. Place
the injection hose with filter in the bottle, the filter end
should rest at the bottom of the bottle.
■ Install the Low Pressure Black nozzle on the lance.
■ Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even,
overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not
allow detergent to dry on the surface.
■ Before shutting off the engine:
■ Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.
■ Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the
lance).
■ Shut off the engine.
note: Shutting off (O) the engine will not relieve
pressure in the system. Pull trigger to release water
pressure.
rinsing witH tHe Pressure wasHer
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
■ Engage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing
up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
■ To choose the correct nozzle, refer to the "Selecting
the right quick connect nozzle for the job".
■ When using these settings, test a small area first to
avoid surface damage.
■ Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down,
overlapping the strokes.
MoVing tHe Pressure wasHer
See figure 16.
note: Never lift or carry this product using the handle
and never place the unit in any position other than upright
on its wheels.
■ Turn the pressure washer off and ensure the fuel valve
is closed.
■ Pull the handle up until the handle release knob snaps
into the locking position (if not already up and locked).
Ensure the lock is secured in the frame hole before
moving.
■ Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the
wheels then roll the machine to the desired position.
For long term storage, see storing the Pressure washer
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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acids, alkalines, bleaches,