How to Set up a Pressure Washer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect the high-pressure hose that comes with the pressure washer.

   Insert the hose into the high-pressure inlet, usually found on top of the water inlet for the garden hose, and tighten it.
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   Step 2: Attach the garden hose.

   Thread a coupler attachment onto your garden hose.
   
   A coupler attachment twists on to the end of the garden hose.
   
   It can then be threaded to any attachments on the power washer.
   
   Insert the garden hose into the water inlet and tighten it. , Attach the extension lance (or wand) to the spray gun and twist it to lock it in place.
   
   Many wands have interchangeable tips to offer different spray volume and pattern. , Plug the power cord into your outdoor outlet.
   
   The cord should be running on a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), which will light up to indicate that it is getting power. ,, Hit the "On" button to begin washing.
   
   The power washer will deliver full power when you pull the trigger, and will pause when you release the trigger.
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   Step 3: Set up the spray gun.

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   Step 4: Connect the pressure washer to your power source.

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   Step 5: Turn on the water faucet

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   Step 6: you do not want to run the high pressure water pump without a sufficient water supply

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   Step 7: or the pump can be damaged.

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   Step 8: Turn on the washer.

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