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High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Overview ........................................................................ 2
Precautions ................................................................ 2-4
Assembly Instructions ................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ................................................... 5
Using the Accessories ................................................... 6
Working with Detergents ....................................
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OVERVIEW High Pressure Washer Machine includes 1 Handle 2 Hose caddy 3 Accessory compartment 4 Handle posts 5 Trigger gun storage 6 Mobile adaptor 7 On/Off switch 8 High pressure outlet 9 Water inlet with integral water filter 10 Rotary nozzle 11 Variopower nozzle 12 Wash brush 13 Trigger gun 14 Trigger gun safety lock 15 High pressure hose 16 Power cord 17 Detergent Container (removable) 18 Detergent suction tube (with filter) 19 Power cord caddy 20 Package of 8 screws (not pictured) 2 NEVER!
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Safety Warnings GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS When using this product basic precautions This product must be grounded. If it should should always be followed: malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides Read all the instructions before using the a path of least resistance for electric current to product. reduce the risk of electric shock. This product High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject is equipped with a cord having an equipment- to misuse. The
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – continued Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Water hose must be at least a 1/2 inch or Never use the pressure washer to draw in 5/8 inch in diameter. water contaminated with solvents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 GPM (gallons per minute). NOTE: Dirt in the feed water will damage the unit. To avoid this risk, Flow rate can be determined by running the we recommend fitting a water filter. water for one minute i
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Step 2 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’s Insert the variopower nozzle or the rotary nozzle high pressure outlet. into the trigger gun. Press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position. 5 Step 3 Step 4 Connect garden hose to unit’s water inlet. Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely. Step 5 Step 6 Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Turn on the pressure washer (I). Unlock the lock of the trigg
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USING THE ACCESSORIES Variopower Nozzle Rotary Nozzle The variopower nozzle allows you to adjust This nozzle features a 0º pencil jet which rotates the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum 360º for maximum dirt cutting action, effectively pressure, the variopower nozzle must be increasing cleaning performance up to 40%. This positioned to the high pressure setting (+). nozzle combines the cleaning performance of a To apply detergent, the variopower nozzle 0º pencil jet with the surface coverag
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS The high pressure setting is used for cleaning, you cannot apply detergents when working at high pressure. To apply detergents you must be operating at low pressure (–). Step 1 Step 3 Install the wash brush or the variopower nozzle. Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to Set the variopower nozzle to the low pressure operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the setting (-) by turning the nozzle collar. The nozzle unit and mixed with water. Apply detergent to must
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Remove detergent suction Turn the switch to Turn off the water Press trigger to tube and insert into off (0) position and source. release water 1 gallon (5 L) of fresh unplug cord from pressure. water. Siphon water at low outlet. pressure for one minute. 8 Step 5 Step 6 Disconnect the garden hose Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high from the water inlet on the unit. pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock. TAKING A BREAK... f
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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE 1. Disconnect all water connections. 4. Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing 2. Turn on the machine for a few seconds, temperatures. DO NOT store near until the water which had remained in furnance or other sources of heat as it the pump exits. Turn off immediately. may dry out the pump seals. 3. Do not allow high pressure hose to Caution: Failure to follow the above become kinked. directions will result in damage to the pump
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CLEANING TIPS – continued suction tube into the container and apply to Cars, Boats & Motorcycles surface at low pressure. Allow Pressure Wash (with or without detergent) or Degreaser to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. Fill the Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. detergent container with Kärcher detergent. Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray Place the filter end of detergent suction tube nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the into the container and
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TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repairs. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will not start. On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (O) position. (I) position. Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Extension cord is too long. Replace extension cord with Extension cord is not proper gauge. either a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord Extension cord is damaged. or a 50 ft. 10/2 gauge cord. Electrical outlet does not supply Try a different outle
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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent. Filter on detergent suction tube is Run warm water through filter to clogged. remove debris. Damaged or clogged detergent Remove obstruction or replace suction tube. detergent suction tube. Variopower nozzle is in high Turn nozzle tip to low pressure pressure position. position. Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle. Garden hose Loose fittings. Tighten
