Advice needed - not 'Elf and Safety

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  1. EddieJ

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    Thinking about this again and not meaning to be funny, but have you looked to see if there is a locking button on the side of the trigger. Very often there would be a simple push in button that is pressed in once the trigger is squeezed.

    If not, then a very simple one could be made. Turn off and disconnect the pressure washer, squeeze the trigger in and then drill a small hole through the side of the handle unit and trigger. Into this, you could then push a small nail each time that you use washer.
     
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    Hi Stu,
    That seems like an even easier solution. young fella me lad! :gnthb:
     
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    Hi Eddie,
    There is a locking button but it is disabled at the factory because of 'Elf and Safety. Under normal circumstances your idea would be a cheaper option :thumb:. I may do lots of gardening but I'm not very good at DIY :( and I would have to buy a drill first :hehe:
     
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    Roll of Gaffa tape. Wrap tape round handle, squeeze trigger, fold tape over trigger. Away ya go.

    Chopper.
     
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