How to apply chemicals and cleaning solvents – Craftsman D28234 User Manual
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D28234
The nozzle at the end of the multi-
adjustable spray wand can be rotated
to change the high pressure spray
pattern from a narrow jet to a 40º fan
shape, as shown. Markings have been
placed on the nozzle to help you
select the spray pattern.
For low pressure operation, extend the
nozzle of the multi-adjustable spray
wand as shown.
HOW TO APPLY 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:
1.
Press chemical hose onto barbed
fitting located near high pressure
hose connection of pump as
shown.
2.
Place other end of chemical hose
with filter on it into container holding
chemical/cleaning solution. NOTE:
The chemical/water ratio is 7:1, for
every 7 gallons of water pumped 1
gallon of chemical/cleaning solution
will be used.
3.
Install low pressure (black) nozzle
into quick connect fitting of spray
wand, see How To Use Spray Wand
paragraph in this section.
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. 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.
Barb fitting
TO SHUT DOWN
IMPORTANT: Read and understand
how to shut down the pressure
washer before operating.
1.
If you have applied chemicals,
place chemical hose into container
of clean water and draw clean
water through chemical injection
system to rinse system thoroughly.
NOTE: Failure to do so could
cause damage to the pump.
2.
Turn engine off by placing the
throttle control in the OFF
position.
NOTE: NEVER turn the water off
with the engine running.
3.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position if engine will not be
restarted soon.
4.
Turn water source off.
5. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve
any water pressure in hose or
spray gun.
6.
See Storage section in this
manual for proper storage
procedures.
40º fan spray
narrow jet stream