DeWalt DXPW4240 Manual De Instrucciones página 13

Chemicals and Cleaning Solvents
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 AND SOLVENTS (FIG. 9)
1. Press chemical hose (S) onto barbed
fitting located near high pressure hose
connection of pump as shown.
2. Place the other end of chemical hose
with filter into the container holding
chemical/cleaning solution.
NOTE: For every 10 gallons (38 liters)
of water pumped 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of
chemical/cleaning solution will be used.
3. Install low-pressure (black) nozzle into
quick connect fitting of spray wand, refer to Spray Wand Nozzles.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon if the black soap
nozzle is not installed on the spray wand.
4. After use of chemicals, place chemical hose into container of clean
water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse
system thoroughly.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause
damage to the pump.
Pumps damaged due to chemicals will not be covered under
warranty.
Starting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before starting
pressure washer.
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.
FIG. 9
DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill
S you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You
may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust.
when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
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DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the
• 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 worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries.
DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a
physician immediately!
• Breathing ex haust fumes will cause se ri ous injury or death!
En gine exhaust con tains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
• Operate pressure washer in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
en closed areas such as ga rag es, base ments, etc.
• Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca tion occupied by humans or
animals.
WARNING: Risk of fire, asphyxiation and burning. Never fill fuel tank
• NEVER fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below
bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any
fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.
• DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine
muffler during or immediately after use of your pressure
washer. Damage to hoses from contact with hot engine
surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.