Westinghouse ePX3100 User Manual page 15

OPERATION
l Fill the soap tank with a properly formulated detergent-
to-water ratio, following the detergent manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE: Use detergents designed for pressure washers.
The detergent should be the consistency of water. DO
NOT use thick, gel-like detergents, as they will clog the
pressure washer and can cause damage.
l Turn the water on and start the pressure washer.
l Squeeze the trigger and wait several seconds for
detergent to appear in the water stream.
l Start cleaning at the bottom of the surface and work
your way up in a side-to-side motion. Do not allow soap
to dry on the surface being cleaned.
l Release the trigger to stop the pressure washer.
l Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before
squeezing the trigger again.
NOTE: Squeezing the trigger rapidly will cause the auto-
start feature to miss an on/off cycle and may prevent
the washer from turning on. Use slow, deliberate trigger
pulls to avoid this.
l When you are finished, remove excess detergent from
the soap tank and fill it with clean water. Spray the water
through the soap nozzle to flush the system.
To clean without detergent:
l Stop the pressure washer and turn the water faucet
completely off.
l Point the spray gun in a safe direction and pull the
trigger to release the water pressure.
l If installed, remove the soap nozzle.
l Install an appropriate nozzle for the task you are
performing.
l Turn the water on and start the pressure washer.
l Release the safety lock and begin pressure washing by
squeezing the trigger all the way into the handle.
NOTE: Always test in a small inconspicuous area to
avoid or reduce damage.
l Start cleaning at the bottom of the surface and work
your way up in a side-to-side motion.
OPERATING TIPS
l It is normal to hear the motor run intermittently when the
trigger is not being squeezed. The pump is priming itself
to operate when the trigger is squeezed again.
l To avoid damaging surfaces:
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Always use an appropriate nozzle
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Reduce water pressure by adjusting the angle of
the stream or by increasing the distance from the
nozzle to the surface.
l Always spray detergent on a dry surface. Do not pre-
soak surface. Wetting the surface first dilutes the
detergent and reduces its cleaning ability.
l For tough stains, it may be necessary to reapply the
detergent and use a bristled brush to scrub the stain.
l Keep a nozzle cleaning tool nearby for unclogging the
nozzles.
l The O-rings in the high pressure hose should be cleaned
regularly and lubricated with non-water soluble grease
such as petroleum jelly.
l Turn off the pressure washer after five minutes of
inactivity.
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