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Pressure Washer
Laveuse à pression
Lavadora a presión
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Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines/Definitions........
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. Indicates an imminently Indicates a potentially hazardous situation hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death which, if not avoided, may result in
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RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (CONTINUED) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Operating the pressure washer in an � Operate and fuel equipment in ex plo sive en viron ment could result well-ven ti lat ed areas free from in a fire. ob struc tions. Equip areas with fire extinguisher suit able for gas o line fires. � Materials placed against or near the � Never op er ate pressure wash er in an pressure washer can in ter fere with area containing dry brush or weeds. its proper ventilation f
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RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Your pressure washer operates at � Inspect the high-pressure hose fluid pressures and velocities high regularly. Replace the hose enough to penetrate human and immediately if it is damaged, animal flesh, which could result in worn, has melted from contacting amputation or other serious injury. the engine, or shows any signs Leaks caused by loose fittings or of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or worn or damaged hoses
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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure � Do not use chlorine bleach or any wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry other corrosive compound. or death to you or others. � Be come fa mil iar with the op er a tion and con trols of the pressure washer. � Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets and obstacles. � Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
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RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could � If pressure washer is equipped with result in fire or breathing hazard. Se ri- a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to ous in ju ry or death can result. Fuel or the OFF position before transporting oil leaks will dam age carpet, paint or to avoid fuel leaks. If pres sure wash er oth er surfaces in ve hi cles or trailers. is not e
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RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Use of acids, toxic or cor rosive � Do not use ac ids, gasoline, ker- chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides, or o sene, or any other flammable any kind of flam ma ble solvent with materials in this product. Use only this product could re sult in se ri ous household de tergents, cleaners and injury or death. degreasers recommended for use in pres sure washers. � Wear pro tec tive clothing to protect eyes and skin from con tact w
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CARTON CONTENTS Operation Manual Chemical Engine Cleaning Tool Hose Manual Engine Frame and Wheel Accessories Screws Assembly Panel Bagged Parts Spray Gun High Pressure Gatling Spray Wand Handle Hose ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Locate and remove all loose Risk of personal parts from the carton. injury. Avoid placing hands between handle and 2. Cut four corners of the carton from frame when assembling to prevent top to bottom and lay the panels pinching. fl at. 4. To Assemble Accessories
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5. Connect wand to gun. Tighten NOTE: The pump on this unit is securely. maintenance free and requires no oil, If there is a problem with the pump contact an Authorized Service Center. Risk of bursting. Use a tir e pressure gauge to check the tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure. NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar equipment used to infl ate tires 6. Attach high pressure hose to can fi ll small tires similar
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chemical Spray Hose Gun Gatling High Spray Pressure Wand Hose High Pressure Pump (located inside the shroud) Engine BASIC ELEMENTS OF A BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN PRESSURE WASHER ENGINE High Pressure Pump (located inside Refer to the engine manual for the shroud): Increases the pressure location and operation o
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Bypass Mode: Allows water to PRESSURE WASHER re-circulate within pump when the gun OPERATING FEATURES trigger is not pulled. PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS Allowing the unit to The pressure setting is preset at the run for more than factory to achieve op ti mum pres sure two minutes without the gun trigger and cleaning. If you need to lower the pulled could cause overheating and pres sure, it can be accomplished by damage to the pump. these meth ods. Chemical Injection System: Mixes 1. Back
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TO USE GATLING™ SPRAY 1. Press turret release button to release turret. WAND 2. Rotate turret to chosen nozzle. The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in the gatling spray wand. See 3. Push turret onto nozzle and lock chart to choose the correct nozzle for into place. the job to be performed. CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY WAND Risk of fl uid injection. Do not direct discharge stream toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes or any pets or animals. Serious injury will occur. Risk of fl uid
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2. Check engine oil level. See HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS Engine Owners Manual for correct AND CLEANING SOLVENTS procedure. Applying chemicals or cleaning 3. Connect the water hose to the solvents is a low pressure operation. water source. Turn the water source NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals on to remove all air from the hose. designed for pressure washer use. Do When a steady stream of water is not use bleach. present, turn the water source off. To Apply chemicals: 4. Verify the
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Risk of unsafe 13. Adjust nozzle spray for the task operation. If engine being performed. See How To Use does not start after two pulls, Wand instructions in this section. squeeze trigger of gun to relieve SHUTTING DOWN pump pressure. Pull starter cord 1. After each use, if you have applied slowly until resistance is felt. Then chemicals, place chemical hose pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback into container of clean water and and prevent hand or arm injury. draw clean water through
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MAINTENANCE 3. Disconnect the spray wand from Risk of burn the gun. hazard. When performing maintenance, you may 4. Release the Gatling turret. be exposed to hot surfaces, water Remove any obstructions with the pressure or moving parts that can nozzle cleaning tool provided and cause serious injury or death. backfl ush with clean water. Risk of fi re hazard. Always disconnect, spark plug wire, let the engine cool and release all water pressure before performing any maintenance or rep
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STORAGE 4. Add RV antifreeze to hose as ENGINE shown. Consult the Engine Owners Manual for 5. Pull engine starter rope slowly the man u fac turer's r ecommendations several times until an ti freeze for storage. comes out of high-pressure hose PUMP con nec tion of pump. The manufacturer recommends 6. Remove garden hose from water using a pump protector/winterizer, inlet of pump. such as DP80 when storing the 7. Reconnect spark plug wire. unit for more than 30 days and/or PRESSURE WASH
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ACCESSORIES PANEL The accessories panel was designed to hold several accessories that can be purchased separately at the store where this pressure washer was purchased. ACCESSORIES Recommended accessories for use with your pressure washer are available for purchase from your local retailer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please call 1-800-888-2468 or visit our website www.excellpressurewasher.com. Risk of fluid injection. When
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Add Fuel. No fuel. Engine will not start (see Pressure builds up after two pulls Squeeze gun trigger to relieve Engine Manual on the recoil starter or after initial pres sure. for further use. engine Choke lever in the "No Choke" Move choke to the "Choke" troubleshooting) po si tion. position. Spark plug wire not attached. Attach spark plug wire. Place engine switch in ON Engine switch in OFF position. po si tion. Choke lever in the "Choke" M
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not draw Spray wand not in low pressure. See How to Use Spray Wand chemicals paragraph in the Operation Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Make sure end of chemical hose Chemical screen not in cleaning is fully submerged into cleaning solution. solution. Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same consistency as water. Pressure hose is too long Lengthen water supply hose instead of high pressure hose. Chemical build up in che
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LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PRODUCT COMPONENTS EXCLUDING PUMP Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the frame, wheels, gun, hose, wand, spray nozzle(s) and other components of the Excell pressure washers covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PUMP Black & Decker warrants to the original purchaser that the pump of the Excell pressure washer
