Ryobi RY142300VN Operator's Manual page 13

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-
plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting
and possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE HANDLE
See Figure 4.
CAUTION:
Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers or hands when
installing the handle onto the frame.
Push and hold the push-pin button on the side of the handle
as you slide the handle onto the frame.
NOTE: Before use, pull the handle up until the lock button
snaps through the locking slots to secure the handle in place.
CONNECTING THE SPRAY WAND TO THE
TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 5.
 Place the threaded end of the spray wand in the connec-
tor on the end of the trigger handle.
 Turn the connector until it stops to secure the spray wand
in place.
ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
TO THE TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 6.
 Remove the high pressure hose from the hose reel.
 Screw the collar on the high pressure hose onto the trigger
handle inlet coupler by turning the hose collar clockwise.
Tighten securely.
NOTE: Be careful to avoid cross-threading, which can
cause the trigger handle to leak during use.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
TO THE PUMP
See Figure 7.
 Completely uncoil and straighten the high pressure hose
to prevent kinks.
NOTE: See Using the High Pressure Hose in Operation
for more information about using the high pressure hose.
 Align the collar on the hose to the threaded outlet on the
pump.
 Install the high pressure hose collar onto the threaded
outlet.
 Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to
the pump.
NOTE: Be careful to avoid cross-threading, which can
cause the hose to leak during use.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 8.
NOTICE:
Always observe all local regulations when connecting
hoses to the water main. Some areas have restrictions
against connecting directly to public drinking water sup-
ply to prevent the feedback of chemicals into the drinking
water supply. Direct connection through a receiver tank
or backflow preventer is usually permitted.
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