RIDGID RD80944 Manual Del Operador página 18

OPERATION
WARNING:
NEVER remove nozzles without first turning off the
engine, relieving the water pressure in the trigger
handle, and locking the lock out on the trigger
handle. NEVER point the nozzle at your face or at
others. The quick-connect feature contains small
springs that could eject the nozzle with some force.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in an
eye injury or other serious personal injury.
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.
 Pull back the quick-connect collar.
 Push the nozzle into place in the spray wand.
 Push the collar forward so that the nozzle is secured
properly. Check to see that the nozzle is secure.
To disconnect a nozzle from the spray wand once the
cleaning job is complete:
 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.
 Pull back and hold the quick-connect collar.
 Remove the nozzle by pulling it from the quick-connect
collar. Place nozzle in the nozzle storage area on the top
of the machine.
USING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
See Figure 18.
WARNING:
Injection hazard. Fully unwrap and straighten high
pressure hose prior to and during each use and
do not allow it to become kinked. The high pres-
sure hose features an outer covering that provides
strength to the hose. If the outer covering becomes
damaged, stop using the hose and replace it imme-
diately. A kinked or damaged hose can develop a
high pressure leak and result in a possible injection
or other serious personal injury.
To prevent damage to the outer covering:
 Inspect the hose before every use.
 Fully unwrap and straighten hose before use.
 Do not allow the high pressure hose to be kinked.
 Keep hose away from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
 Do not pull unit by high pressure hose.
 Do not allow hose to be crushed or wrapped around
objects.
WASHING WITH DETERGENT
See Figure 19.
As sold, this unit is designed for use with "downstream" pres-
sure washer detergents. To convert for use with "upstream"
detergents, contact an authorized customer service center
for more information.
NOTICE:
USE ONLY DETERGENTS DESIGNED FOR
PRESSURE WASHERS. Do not use household
detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents,
flammable material, or industrial grade solutions,
which can damage the pump or cause property
damage. Many detergents may require mixing prior
to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on
the solution bottle. Always test in an inconspicuous
area before beginning.
 Remove the cap from the detergent container and place
the detergent injection hose with filter in the container.
NOTE: The machine setting of this unit is 20:1, which usu-
ally allows the use of 1 gallon pressure washer detergent
without further dilution. Check your detergent instructions
to be sure additional dilution is not necessary.
 Install the blue soap nozzle on the spray wand.
 Squeeze the trigger and wait approximately 5 seconds
for the detergent to appear.
 Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even,
overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow
detergent to dry on the surface.
Before shutting off the engine:
 Place the detergent injection hose with filter in a bucket
of clean water.
 Flush for 1-2 minutes (spray clear water through the spay
wand).
 Shut off the engine.
NOTE: Shutting off the engine will not relieve pressure in the
system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
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