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Instruction
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manual
Electric
1700 PSI
1.7 GPM
Pressure Washer
PCE1700
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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 Indicates a potentially imminently hazardous hazardous situation situation which, if not avoided, will which, if not avoided, may result in result in death
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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 HOT SURFACES WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Con tact with hot sur fac es, such as � During op er a tion, touch only the engines exhaust com po nents, could control surfaces of the pres sure result in se ri ous burn. washer. Keep children away from the pres sure washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize the haz ards of this product. RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Use of acids, toxic or cor ro sive � Do not use ac ids, gasoline, k
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RISK OF INJURY FROM LIFTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT � Serious injury can result from � The pressure washer is too heavy attempting to lift too heavy an to be lifted by one person. Obtain object. assistance from others before lifting. The powerful spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as fl owers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to
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SPECIFICATIONS Model PCE1700 PSI Max* 1700 (11721,1 kPa) Operating PSI 1530 (10549,0 kPa) GPM Max* 1,7 Operating GPM 1,53 * Water flow and maximum pressure ratings determined in accordance with PWMA standard PW101. CARTON CONTENTS Operator’s Nozzle Cleaning Manual Chemical Kit Hose Grommet Kit Registration with Quick card Connect Nozzles Bagged Parts Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly Spray Gun Handle High Pressure Hose Quick Connect Wand 7 - ENG A17914
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. To Assemble Quick Connect Risk of personal Grommets: injury. Avoid placing hands between handle and a. Squeeze grommet and place frame when assembling to prevent into hole, fitting groove to pinching. rim. 4. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. b. Push grommet into place. 5. Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten se cure ly. c. Repeat steps until all grommets are assembled. 2. To Assemble Quick Connect Nozzles: NOTE: The pump on this unit is a. Remo
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Spray High Gun Pressure Hose Electric Cord Quick Connect Wand High Pressure Pump Motor nozzle for low pressure and chemical/ BASIC ELEMENTS OF A soap ap pli ca tions. See Operation PRESSURE WASHER section. High Pressure Pump (located in
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the temperature inside the pump. PRESSURE WASHER Immediately after this occurs, the TERMINOLOGY valve will close. The thermal relief PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The valve is part of the pump and is not unit of measure for water pressure. visible to the user. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic Chemical Injection: Feeds cleaning pressure, etc. agents into the pump to mix with GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit the pressurized water and help in of measure for the flow rate of water
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TO USE SPRAY WAND 1. Pull quick- connect The nozzles for the spray wand coupler are stored in nozzle holder on the back and panel assembly. Colors on the insert panel identify nozzle location and nozzle. spray pattern. See chart to choose the correct nozzle for the job to be 2. Release performed. quick- connect coupler and twist nozzle CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY to make sure it is secure in coupler. WAND Flying object Risk of fluid could cause risk injection. Do not of serious i
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2. Place other end of chemical HOW TO SIPHON hose with filter on it into container CHEMICALS AND CLEANING holding chemical/cleaning SOLVENTS solution. NOTE: The chemical/ Siphoning chemicals or cleaning water ratio is 7:1, for every 7 solvents is a low pressure operation. gallons of water pumped one NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals gallon of chemical/cleaning designed for pressure washer use. Do solution will be used. not use bleach. 3. Install low pressure (black) To siphon chemicals
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d. Press reset button again for STARTING use. Do not use if above test To reduce the risk fails. of electrocution, 5. Connect water source to pump keep all connections dry and off inlet. the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Do not use if cord is Water Source damaged. 1. Verify the Filter Screen filter screen is in water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side faces out. High Pressure 2. See How Hose Hookup To Use Wand instructions in this NOTE: Water source must section a
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3. Turn water source off. SHUTTING DOWN 4. Pull trigger on spray gun to 1. After each use, if you have relieve any water pressure in hose siphoned chemicals, siphon a or spray gun. bucket of clean water through the 5. See Storage section in this chemical hose. NOTE: Failure to manual for proper storage do so will cause damage to the procedures. pump. 2. Place the ON-OFF switch in the Off position. NOTE: NEVER turn the water off with the motor running. MAINTENANCE When performing main
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6. Direct water supply into nozzle WAND end to backflush loosened If the nozzle becomes clogged particles for 30 seconds. with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle 7. Reassemble the nozzle to the kit supplied and the following wand. instructions: 1. Place the ON/OFF switch in the 8. Reconnect wand to gun and turn OFF posit
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STORAGE It is recommended that you follow 3. Disconnect high pressure hose these steps to protect the internal from pump and from spray gun. seals of the pressure washer when 4. Connect 12 inch length of hose STORING THE UNIT FOR AN to water inlet of pump. EXTENDED PERIOD and/or WHEN 5. Add RV antifreeze to hose as FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE shown. EXPECTED. Allowing pump to freeze will void pressure washer warranty. PUMP NOTE: If storing the unit for more than 30 days *RV antifreeze nee
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Plug in pressure washer. Pressure washer not plugged in. Motor will not start and “RESET” button on GFCI not Push “RESET” button. there is no pushed. humming Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse Reset breaker or replace fuse. sound is blown. Power Reduce load on circuit. Too much load already on circuit. source circuit Try another 15 amp circuit. continues to trip or blow fuses Motor hums Using an extension cord. DO NOT use extension cords.
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM See How to Use Wand paragraph Wand not in low pressure. Will not draw in the Operation Section. chemicals Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Insure end of chemical hose is Chemical screen not in chem i cal fully submerged into chem i cal. Dilute chemical. Chemical should Chemical too thick. be the same consistency as water. Pressure hose is too long Lengthen water supply hose instead of pressure hose. Chemical build up in chemical Have parts cleaned or replace
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NOTES 19 - ENG A17914
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LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: 3 YEARS - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM. 2 YEARS - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps. 1 YEA
