How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents; Starting - PowerWasher PW2420 Instruction Manual

Spray Pattern
Uses
Surfaces *
* NOTICE: The high pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of
causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto strip-
ing and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying,
check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist
damage from the force of the spray.
hOW TO APPLY ChEMICALS/
CLEANING SOLVENTS (fIG. 8)
Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents
is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use
only soaps and chemicals designed
for pressure washer use. Do not use
bleach.
To Apply chemicals:
1. Press detergent siphon hose (F)
onto barbed fitting located near
high pressure hose connection of
pump as shown.
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2. Place other end of detergent siphon
hose with filter on it into container
holding chemical/cleaning solution.
NOTE: For every 7 gallons of water
pumped 1 gallon of chemical/
cleaning solution will be used.
3. Set variable fan spray wand to
low pressure setting. See how To
Use Spray Wand paragraph in this
section.
jet Stream
powerful
pinpoint for
very intense
cleaning
Metal or
concrete
DO NOT use
on wood
f
Wide Angle fan Spray
intense intense
cleaning of cleaning of
small areas larger areas
metal, metal,
concrete, concrete,
or wood or wood
4. After use of chemicals, place
detergent
container of clean water and draw
clean water through chemical
injection system to rinse system
thoroughly. If chemicals remain in
the pump it could be damaged.
Pumps damaged due to chemicals
will not be covered under warranty.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not
siphon when spray wand is in the high
pressure setting.
STARTING (fIG. 10–13)
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of injury, read the pressure washer
instruction manual and the engine
instruction manual before starting
pressure washer.
DANGER: Risk of fluid injection
and laceration. When using the high-
pressure setting, DO NOT allow
the high-pressure spray to come in
contact with unprotected skin, eyes,
or with any pets or animals. Serious
injury will occur.
• Your washer operates at fluid
pressures and velocities high
enough to penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or
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Soap
applies
cleaning
solutions
metal,
concrete,
wood, or vinyl
siphon hose into