11OperationsOperation InstructionsSTEP 1: Read operator’s manualbefore operating. Pull wand couplercollar back, insert desired pressurenozzle into coupler, then secure bypushing collar forward.CAUTION: Never replace nozzleswithout engaging the safetylatch on the spray gun trigger.STEP 4: With the spray nozzlepointed away from you or anybodyelse, press the trigger on the spraygun to obtain pressurized coldwater spray.STEP 2: Turn on water at faucetand pull trigger on spray gunallowing water to flow until all airhas discharged from system.Check for water leaks; tighten asneeded. NOTE: Variable pressurecontrol wand handle must beturned clockwise to enable water toflow out of the high pressurenozzle.STEP 5: For hot water, turn theburner switch to ON when a steadystream of water flows out of thespray gun. Burner will now lightautomatically. NOTE: Do not startmachine with burner switch on.STEP 3: Read engine manual.Move fuel valve to closed or OFFposition, if equipped. To startengine, if choke is closed, graduallymove it to the open position as theengine warms up. Turn the engineswitch to the START position andhold it there until the engine starts.NOTE: Do not use the electricstarter for more than five secondsat a time. If the engine fails to start,release the switch and wait tenseconds before operating thestarter again. When the enginestarts, allow the engine switch toreturn to the ON position. If theengine is to be started without thebattery, turn switch to start positionand pull rope to start. Turn offchoke.WARNING: Small engines maykick back. Do not hold pull ropetightly in hand.Starter cord kickback (rapidretraction) can result in bodilyinjury. Kick back will pull handand arm toward engine fasterthen you can let go. Alwaysrelieve spray gun pressurebefore pulling starter cord.Pull starter cord slowly untilresistance is felt, then pullrapidly.Landa PGDC Operator’s Manual 8.916-596.0 - PHigh PressureNozzleWandCouplerCollarEngineSwitchBurnerSwitch DetergentValveSTEP 6: Selection of high or low pressure is accompanied by turning thehandle. NOTE: High pressure nozzle must be inserted at end of wand toobtain high pressure.To apply detergent, place detergent pick-up tube into a container ofdetergent and turn the detergent valve counterclockwise.Variable PressureControl Handle TriggerVariable PressureWand (VP)HighPressureNozzleBrass SoapNozzle