Simpson Clean Machine CM61236 Operator's Manual page 14

How to Stop Your Electric Pressure Washer
The electric pressure washer motor runs only when the trigger is
engaged. To stop the electric pressure washer and turn off the motor:
1. Release spray gun trigger.
2. Turn the master ON/OFF switch to the OFF (O) position.
NOTICE Releasing the trigger will shut off the motor but does
not shut off electrical power to the unit.
3. Turn off water supply.
4. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to relieve built up pressure in the unit.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces could cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, resulting in serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when motor is
stopped and water is disconnected, which could result in
serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze spray
gun trigger to release high pressure, every time you turn
off pressure washer.
• To ensure appliance safety, use only spare parts from the
manufacturer or approved by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: High pressure hoses, fillings and couplings are
important for the safety of the appliance. Use only hoses,
fittings and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the appliance if a supply cord or important parts
of the appliance are damaged, e.g. Safety devices, high
pressure hoses, trigger gun..
5. Disconnect GFCI plug from outlet and coil power cord.
6. Coil and store power cord, high pressure hose, spray gun and
accessories on the accessory tray.
Spray Tips
There are four spray tips supplied with the pressure washer.
The soap tip is for general soap applications, and the high
pressure tip is for various high pressure applications.
Black Foam nozzle . Low Pressure Foamer . Use to apply
detergent
White nozzle 40°. Cars / Vans / Trucks / Outdoor
Furniture
General Rinse Yellow, 15° Siding / Patios Decks /
Driveways / Garage Floors
Red nozzle 0°, Removal / Oil Stains / Rust Removal
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tips 8 - 24 inches away
from cleaning surface.
• If spray tips get too close, especially using a high pressure spray
trip, you may damage surface being cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Applying Detergent
WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
chemicals.
• DO NOT substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles
for indirect vented safety goggles.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with electric pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
• This appliance has be designed for use with cleaning agents
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of
any other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect
the safety of the appliance.
1. Place the end of chemical hose (S) with filter on it into the
container holding chemical/cleaning solution.
2. NOTE: Prepare detergent solution as required by job. Install
lowpressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of spray
wand.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon if the black soap
nozzle is not installed on the spray wand.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure spray
tips.
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check
that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and high
pressure outlet. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the pressure
washer.
7. Start the pressure washer as instructed in Start Pressure
Washer.
8. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion
of area to be washed and work upward using long, even,
overlapping strokes.
9. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before washing
and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from drying.
To prevent streaking, Do Not allow detergent to dry on surface.
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