[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER 3000 PSI RY80030 Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator's manual. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 n Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 n Specific Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 n Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 n Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To prevent streaking, do not allow the detergent to dry on the surface. Before shutting off the engine: n Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water. NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure in the system. 17 RINSING WITH THE PRESSURE WASHER n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. n Engage the lock out on the wand by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot. n Select the right nozzle for the job: · Use lower pressure nozzle (white or green) to wash items such as a car or boat. · Use higher pressure nozzle (yellow or red) for jobs such as stripping paint and degreasing the driveway. When using these nozzles, test a small area first to avoid surface damage. n Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down overlapping the strokes. 18 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. AIR FILTER COVER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. AIR FILTER WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WIRE MESH GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. OIL CAP / DIP STICK WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc. , come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Before running the engine, perform the following pre-operation steps: n Check that all bolts, nuts, etc. n Check both the engine oil level and the fuel tank level; refill as needed. n If there is excessive noise or vibration, stop the unit immediately. CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figure 19. [. . . ] Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Ryobi Technologies, Inc. This warranty is limited to one year from the date of original retail purchase for any Ryobi Technologies, Inc. product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. [. . . ]