RIDGID RD80944 Manual Del Operador página 14

ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 9.
NOTICE:
Always observe all local regulations when con-
necting hoses to the water main. Some areas have
restrictions against connecting directly to public
drinking water supply to prevent the feedback of
chemicals into the drinking water supply. Direct
connection through a receiver tank or backflow
preventer is usually permitted.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
DO NOT OVERTILT THE UNIT!
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Completely uncoil the garden hose or remove completely
from reel to prevent kinks.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unre-
stricted hose between the pressure washer intake and
the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off
connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer without water sup-
ply connected and turned on, as this may damage
the high pressure seals and decrease pump life.
Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil
and make sure the hose is not being restricted by
tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or
prevent water flow to the pressure washer.
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