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Instruction ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 43
manual
8.5 Horsepower
3000 PSI
3 GPM
Pressure Washer
PCK3030SP
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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 minor
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAZARD RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can be- Shut off engine and allow it to cool before come ignited from cigarette sparks, adding fuel to the tank. electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot Use care in filling tank to
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HAZARD RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY 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 a fuel result in fire or breathing hazard, serious shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks position before transporting to avoid fuel will damage carpet, paint or other leaks. If pressure washer is not equipped surfaces in vehicles or trailers. with a fuel shut-off va
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HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Unsafe operation of your pressure washer Do not use chlorine bleach or any other could lead to serious injury or death to corrosive compound. you or others. Become familiar with the operation 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. Never defeat the s
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HAZARD RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety High velocity fluid spray can cause glasses.Wear protective clothing to protect objects to break, propelling particles at against accidental spraying. high speed. Never point wand at, or spray people or Light or unsecured objects can become animals. hazardous projectiles. Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidental operation. Never permanently secur
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CARTON CONTENTS English/ Spanish/ French Handle Operator’s Manual Engine Manual Engine Oil Bagged Handle Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly Knobs Saddle Bolts Chemical Grommet Kit Hose with Quick Connect Nozzle Cleaning Nozzles Kit High Pressure Hose Bagged Parts Quick Connect Spray Wand Spray Gun 7- ENG D27927
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. 2. Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely. 3. Connect spray wand to gun. Tighten securely. 4. To Assemble Quick Connect Grommets: a. Squeeze grommet and place into hole, fitting groove to rim. D27927 8- ENG
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b. Push grommet into place. c. Repeat steps until all grommets are assembled. 5. To Assemble Quick Connect Nozzles: a. Remove five colored quick connect nozzles from plastic bag and insert them into correct grommet. NOTE: Nozzles are color coded to match colored nozzles on panel. 6. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual supplied by engine manufacturer for correct procedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing. NOTE: The
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS OPERATION 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 Engine Quick Connect Spray Wand High Pressure Pump BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply. Engine: Drives the high pressure pump. High Pressure Hose: Carries
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PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. Bypass Mode: In Bypass Mode, the pump is recirculating water because the trigger of the spray gun is not pulled. If unit is left in bypass mode for more than two (2) minutes, the water temperature will rise to a dangerous level and co
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TO USE SPRAY WAND Your pressure washer is equipped with five spray nozzles. Each nozzle is color coded and delivers a specific spray pattern for a particular cleaning purpose. The size of the nozzle determines the size of the fan spray and the pressure out of the nozzle. The 0º, 15º, 25º, and 40º nozzles are high pressure nozzles. The chemical nozzle is a low pressure nozzle. The nozzles are housed in receptacles on the panel of the pressure washer handle. Colors on the panel identify nozzle
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HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. To Apply chemicals: 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near Barbed high pressure hose connection of pump as shown. Fitting 2. Place other end of chemical hose with filter on it into container holding chemical/cleaning solution. NOTE: The chemical/water ratio is 7:1, for every 7 ga
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STARTING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedures for your engine type. 1. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure. 2. Check engine oil level. See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory tes
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MAINTENANCE When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure, or moving parts that can cause serious injury or death! Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect spark plug wire, let engine cool and release all water pressure. The engine contains flammable fuel. DO NOT smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance. To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer, a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and
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NOZZLE CLEANING If the nozzle becomes clogged 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 kit supplied and the following instructions: 1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure. 4. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun. 5. Rem
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STORAGE ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for storage. PUMP 1. Drain all water from high pressure hose, coil it, and store it in cradle of the pressure washer handle. 2. Drain all water from spray gun and spray wand by holding spray gun in a vertical position with nozzle end pointing down and squeezing trigger. Store in gun/hose holder. 3. Store chemical hose, high pressure hose, spray gun, and spray wand so they are protected from damage, such as bei
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Add Fuel. No fuel. Engine will not Low oil Add required amount of oil. start (see Engine Manual for Squeeze gun trigger to relieve Pressure builds up after two pulls further engine pressure. on the recoil starter or after initial troubleshooting) use. Choke lever in the “No Choke” Move choke to the “Choke” position. position. Attach spark plug wire. Spark plug wire not attached. Place engine ON/OFF switch in Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF on positio
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Spray wand not in low pressure. See How to Use Spray Wand Will not draw paragraph in the Operation chemicals Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Chemical screen not in chemical Insure end of chemical hose is fully submerged into chemical. 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 chemical Have parts cleaned or r
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LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION 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.
