RIDGID RD80701 Manual Del Operador página 15

OPERATION
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
 Close the fuel valve.
 Fill the fuel tank (if necessary).
 Connect the garden hose to the pump and turn on the
water supply.
 Open the fuel valve.
 Place the engine switch in the ON ( l ) position.
 Push the choke lever to position A (CLOSED).
NOTE: If the engine is cold, close the choke fully. If the
engine is warm, open the choke lever half-way or keep
it opened fully.
 Give the recoil starter short, brisk pulls to start the
engine.
 If the engine fires, or begins to sputter and/or cough
without catching, move the choke lever to the half-way
position.
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the
starter grip and rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve
water pressure before attempting to start the engine
again.
 With the choke in the half-way position, pull the recoil
starter again. The engine should now start.
NOTE: If the choke remains in the closed position, the
engine will continue to sputter and/or cough but will not
start.
 Return the recoil starter gently to the engine housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
 As the engine warms up, move the choke lever slowly to
position B (OPENED).
 Let the engine warm up a few minutes before using.
To stop the engine using the engine switch:
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ) position.
 Close the fuel valve.
USING ThE SPRAY wAND TRIGGER
See Figure 14.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Pull the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
USING ThE NOZZLES
See Figure 15.
Each of the nozzles has a different spray pattern. Before
starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle for the
job. The following chart offers some general guidelines to
help you choose the best nozzle for your application.
Nozzle
0º Red Spot cleaning of high, hard-to-reach areas
• Removing caked-on mud from heavy con-
• Cleaning tar, glue, or stubborn stains from
• Cleaning overhead areas
• Removing rust from steel and oxidation
25º Green For general purpose or large surfaces
• General cleaning of dirt, mud, and grime
• Cleaning roofs, gutters, and downspouts
• Removing light mildew stains
• Removing algae and bacteria build-up from
• Rinsing surfaces in preparation for
40º White For wide-angle rinsing
• Light cleaning and washing
• Washing and rinsing of painted surfaces
• Cleaning roofs, windows, patios, and
Dual For all detergent applications and for gentle
Power rinse
Soap
(Black)
wARNING:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock
out on the trigger handle and never point the wand
at your face or at others. The quick-connect feature
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 spray wand:
 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.
 Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks
in place and is secured properly.
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Application
struction, farm, or lawn equipment
concrete
from aluminum
pools
painting
and boats
driveways