Tips for Cleaning
CAUTION
• Beforecleaninganysurfacean inconspicuousareashouldbecleanedtotestspraypatternanddistancefor maximumcleaningresults.
• If paintedsurfacesarepeelingorchipping,useextremecautionaspressurewashermayremovethe loosepaintfromthe surface.
• Whenusingonsurfaceswhich mightcomeincontactwith food,flushsurfaceswith plentyof drinkingwater.
Automobiles,RV's,Boats,Motorcycles,ATV's
Pre-rinsevehiclewith freshwater. If usingdetergent,applyto surfaceat
low pressure.Forbestresults,cleanonesideofvehicleat atime and
alwaysapplydetergentfrombottomtotop,do notallowdetergentto
dryonsurface.If needed,usespecialwashbrushattachment(not
included)to removestubborndirt. Rinseathighpressureina sweeping
motionkeepingthespraynozzleapproximately6-8inchesfromthe
cleaningsurface(distanceshouldincreasewhenrinsingpin-stripingor
othersensitivesurfaces).Alwayscleanfromtoptobottomandfrom left
to right.Forbestresults,wipesurfacedrywith achamoisorsoftdry
cloth.
BBQGrills,GardeningTools,Mowers/Trimmers
Re-rinsecleaningsurfacewith freshwater.If usingdetergentor
Degreaser,applydetergentat lowpressure.Allow detergentto remain
onsurface1-3minutes.Donotallowdetergentto dryonsurface.Rinse
athighpressurekeepingthespraynozzleapproximately3-6inchesfrom
the cleaningsurface.Forremovingextremelystubborndirt, it maybe
necessarytomovethespraynozzleevencloserto thesurfacefor
greaterdirtcuttingaction.
Driveway,Sidewalks, Patios,Brick
Re-rinsecleaningsurfacewith freshwater.If usingdetergentor
Degreaser,applytosurfaceat lowpressure.Forbestresults,limit your
work areatosmallersectionsof approximately25squarefeet.Allow
detergentorDegreasertoremainon surface1-3minutes.Donotallow
detergenttodryonsurface.Rinseat highpressureina sweeping
motionkeepingthespraynozzleapproximately3-6inchesfromthe
cleaningsurface.Alwayscleanfromtopto bottomandfromleft to
right.Forremovingextremelystubbornstains,usetheTurboNozzle.
Decks
Re-rinsedeckandsurroundingareawith freshwater. If using
detergent,applytosurfaceat lowpressure.Forbestresults,limit your
workareato smallersectionsofapproximately25 squarefeet.Allow
detergentto remainonsurface1-3minutes.Donotallowdetergentto
dryonsurface.Rinseathighpressurein a longsweepingmotion
keepingthespraynozzleapproximately3-6inchesfromthecleaning
surface.Alwayscleanfromtopto bottomandfromleft to right.When
movingonto a newsectionofthecleaningsurface,besureto overlap
theprevioussectiontoeliminatestopmarksandensurea moreeven
cleaningresult.
HouseSiding
(Re-rinsecleaningsurfacewith freshwater.If usingdetergent,applyto
surfaceatlow pressure(forbestresults,limityourworkareato
sectionsof approximately6feet andalwaysapplydetergentfrom
bottomto top).Allow detergenttoremainonsurface1-3minutes.Do
notallowdetergentto dryonsurface,if surfaceappearsto bedrying,
simplywet downsurfacewith freshwater.If needed,usespecialwash
brushattachment(notincluded)to removestubborndirt.Rinseathigh
pressurefromtoptobottomin anevensweepingmotionkeepingthe
spraynozzleapproximately6 inchesfromthecleaningsurface.
Patioand LawnFurniture
Re-rinsefurnitureandsurroundingareawith freshwater.If using
detergent,applytosurfaceat low pressure.Allowdetergentto remain
onsurface1-3minutes.Donotallowdetergentto dryonsurface.If
neededusespecialWashBrushattachment(notincluded)to remove
stubborndirt. Rinseat highpressurein a sweepingmotionkeepingthe
spraynozzleapproximately3-6inchesfromthecleaningsurface.For
bestresults,cleanfromtoptobottomandfrom left toright.
Symptom
Motorwill notstart
Unitdoesnotreachhighpressure.
Cause
On/Offswitch isill the "OFF"(0)position.
Powercord isnot pluggedin.
Electricaloutletdoesnotsupplyadequatepower.
TrippedGFCIplug.
Trippedcircuit breaker.
PluggedWand
Diameterofgardenhoseistoosmall.
Watersupplyis restricted.
Notenoughinlet watersupply.
Water inletfilter isclogged.
Spraywand isonlow pressureposition
Solution
Turnswitch tothe "ON" (1)position
Plugin powercord.
Tryadifferent outlet.
Press"RESET"button onGFCIplug.
Switchoff pressurewasher. Theresetcomesautomaticallyoncethe
temperatureoftheunit drops.
Turnunit off. If wandisplugged,thenthe waterwill beatfull
pressuremakingdisconnectingwanddifficult. Carefullydisconnect
wandand/orgun,cleanwand.
Replacewith a5/8 inchor largergardenhose.
Checkgardenhosefor kinks,leaksand blockage.
Openwatersourcefull force.
Removefilter andrinseoutin warm water.
Turnspraywandto highpressureposition(Seep.10)
Troubleshootingcontinuedonnextpage...
Rev:Feb2011 STANLEY - Electric PressureWashers 15of18