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19 - ENG

OPERATIONAL 

ISSUE

POSSIBLE 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

No water 

coming out 

of nozzle

Nozzle is 

clogged 

Clean the nozzle according to the instructions 

provided  in  the 

Nozzle

  paragraph  under 

Maintenance

 section of this manual.

Water inlet 

filter screen 

is clogged

Remove  the  filter  screen  (O)  from  the  water 

inlet (M) and clean it thoroughly. Replace the 

filter screen.

Kink in the 

garden hose 

or hose is 

wrapped on a 

storage wheel

Use  a  maximum  garden  hose  length  of 

50  ft.  (15.2  m)  (city  water)  or  25  ft.  (7.5  m) 

(well  water).  Ensure  the  garden  hose  is  laid 

out  flat  and  does  not  have  any  kinks  or 

leaks.  Unwrap  garden  hose  from  reel  or 

hook  (if  applicable).  Replace  garden  hose  if 

necessary.

Spray Gun 

Trigger will 

NOT Move

Gun safety lock 

is engaged

Release safety lock according to instructions 

provided  in  the 

Starting 

paragraph  under 

Operation 

in this manual.

Unit will 

NOT start

NOTE:

 Unit will 

only start and 

run when trigger 

is depressed 

and water is 

spraying!

Unit is not 

turned ON

Verify  that  the  On/Off  Switch  (I)  is  fully 

engaged in the ON position.

GFCI Plug is 

not reset

Confirm the GFCI plug is reset and functioning 

according to instructions provided in 

Ground-

Fault  Circuit  Interrupter  Protection

 

paragraph  under 

Power  Supply  &  Electrical

 

info in this manual.

Motor stops 

working during 

normal operation

NOTE: 

Motor’s 

thermal overload 

switch is 

tripping because 

the motor is 

overheated
Allow the motor 

to cool for 20 

minutes before 

troubleshooting 

and the switch 

will automatically 

reset.

Extension cord 

is too long or 

wire gauge 

is too small

We do not recommend the use of extension 

cords  with  your  pressure  washer.  If  you 

must  use  an  extension  cord,  verify  that  it 

meets the minimum requirements listed in the

 

Extension Cord 

paragraph under the 

Power 

Supply & Electrical Info

 in this manual.

Nozzle is 

clogged

Clean the nozzle according to the instructions 

provided  in  the 

Nozzle

  paragraph  under 

Maintenance

 section of this manual.

Defective 

Spray Gun

Turn unit OFF, disconnect incoming water 

from unit, and remove the gun and hose 

assembly. Aim pressure washer away from 

the electrical outlet, reconnect incoming 

water, and switch the unit into the ON 

position. If the motor starts and water flows 

steadily out of the front (and you have 

verified that the nozzle is not clogged), the 

spray gun may be malfunctioning and need 

to be replaced. Please contact our customer 

service department at www.power-washer.

us or by calling 1-800-381-0999.

Summary of Contents for 11BDE-315

Page 1: ...CE AL LUGAR DONDE LA COMPRO Contáctese con nuestro Departamento de Servicio al Cliente llamando al www power washer us o 1 800 381 0999 Save this manual for Future reference VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA ADVERTENCIA LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Pressure Washer Lavad...

Page 2: ...nto place Push as shown to further lock carry handle into place Con la manija orientada como se muestra alinee los surcos adentro el agarador de la maquina p con los carriles encima de la maquina de presión y resbalan dentro de lugar Empuje como se muestra a conectar el agarador de la maquina 1 P AA BB Align slots BB on back of storage rack with ribs AA on back of pressure washer Slide storage rac...

Page 3: ...ton Z then press and release the RESET button X The light on the GFCI should be illuminated X Z C 8 Enchufe el GFCI C a un tomacorriente Presione con firmeza y suelte el botón de prueba TEST Z y luego presione y suelte el botón de reinicio RESET X Se debe encender la luz del GFCI SQUEEZE AND HOLD TRIGGER UNTIL WATER FLOW IS STEADY RELEASE THE TRIGGER MANTENGA PULSADO EL ACCIONADOR HASTA qUE EL CAU...

Page 4: ... harm Wash hands after handling important safety instructions WARNING Please read this entire manual before attempting to assemble operate or install the product If you have any questions regarding the product please contact our customer service department at www power washer us or 1 800 381 0999 WARNING This unit was designed for specific applications It should not be modified and or used for any...

Page 5: ... when not in use and prior to the detaching of the high pressure hose 22 Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as da mage could result Inspect the high pressure hose regularly Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged worn or shows any signs of cracks bubbles pinholes or other leakage Never grasp a high pressure hose that is leaking or damaged 23 Do not operate or store this product i...

Page 6: ...normal operation after a short period of time GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This pressure washer is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI p...

Page 7: ...d to an electrical outlet Reset by simply pushing the reset button on the GFCI power plug EXTENSION CORDS Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use These extension cords are identified by a marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged...

Page 8: ... A Spray Gun B Click N Clean Spray Lance C GFCI D Garden Hose Connector factory installed E High Pressure Hose F Safety Lock G Motor and Pump in Case H Power Supply Cord with GFCI I ON OFF Switch J On board Detergent Tank K High Pressure Outlet metal L Shipping Plug M Water Inlet plastic N On Board Accessory Storage Holsters O Water Inlet Filter Screen factory installed inside water inlet M P Carr...

Page 9: ... for the flow rate of water CU Cleaning Units GPM multiplied by PSI GPM x PSI CU Detergent Injection System Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents with the water to improve cleaning effectiveness Water Supply All pressure washers must have a source of water The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 psi and 5 gallons per minute If your water source is a well the garden hose length can only be...

Page 10: ... The pressure of the spray on the surface you are cleaning increases as you move the wand closer to the surface CAUTION The High Pressure Jet Stream spray position is very aggressive We recommend that for most cleaning applications a fan spray pattern U or V be used to avoid damage to the surface being sprayed POWERSWIVEL FAN SPRAY WAND FIG 5 CAUTION The red nozzle portion of the lance pivots 360 ...

Page 11: ...t ensures a quick soaking of the dirt allowing the high pressure water to penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively Application of detergent CAUTION Avoid working on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight to mini mize the chance of the soap damaging painted surfaces CAUTION Damage may occur to painted surface if soap is allowed to dry on the surface Wash and rinse a small section at a time 1 Appl...

Page 12: ...source is a well the garden hose length can only be 30 ft maximum ON OFF 9 D Y 3 Insert the spray lance B R into the gun A by pushing firmly and simultaneously twisting a 1 4 of a turn counterclockwise until locked into place 10 A B R WARNING If the lance is not securely locked into place it could be ejected under high pressure during operation possibly causing injury or damage 4 Turn incoming wat...

Page 13: ...hould be cleaned regularly Clogging of the nozzle causes diminished performance and the pump pressure to be too high and cleaning is immediately required 1 Remove the wand from the gun 2 Clear the nozzle by forcing a stiff wire or straightened out paper clip small size through the center hole of each nozzle 3 Backflush the nozzle with water from both ends 4 Reconnect the wand to the gun Restart th...

Page 14: ...ed from the detergent tank 3 Pour clear water into the tank and run it through on low pressure as though it were detergent NOTICE Failure to clean properly will cause bottle or suction tube to become clogged and inoperable 4 Turn the machine OFF and squeeze the trigger to re lease the trapped pressure inside of the machine 5 Remove both the garden hose and high pressure hose from the unit 6 Discon...

Page 15: ... validate this warranty A store issued receipt or credit card statement showing the purchase date is an acceptable warranty validation Please retain one of these documents in your records If you have any questions please contact our customer service department at www power washer us or 1 800 381 0999 What is covered Replacement parts and labor Please note that we reserve the right to repair or rep...

Page 16: ...rupter GFCI which are only covered for 90 days effective from the date of retail purchase and is not transferable This warranty excludes incidental consequential damages and failures due to misuse abuse or normal wear and tear This warranty applies only to products used in consumer home applications This warranty does not apply to commercial or rental applications This warranty gives you specific ...

Page 17: ... not in the Low Pressure Soap position Follow the instructions provided in the Using Detergent paragraph under the Operation Instructions section of this manual Detergent to Water ratio The pressure washer draws detergent at a maximum 10 1 water to detergent ratio Most pressure washer detergents are concentrated within this range If you feel you are using more detergent than is required for the ap...

Page 18: ...alling with this issue Low surging pressure or motor does not stop when spray gun trigger is released NOTE The Pressure washer is NOT receiving a full volume of incoming water The machine requires a pressurized water source capable of sustaining a minimum of 20 psi at 5 gpm Faucet is not fully open Verify incoming water supply faucet is open at the maximum setting Garden hose is too long or it is ...

Page 19: ...rding to instructions provided in Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection paragraph under Power Supply Electrical info in this manual Motor stops working during normal operation NOTE Motor s thermal overload switch is tripping because the motor is overheated Allow the motor to cool for 20 minutes before troubleshooting and the switch will automatically reset Extension cord is too long or wire ...

Page 20: ...he two tabs on the end of the lance must be fully inserted in the gun before the lance will twist and lock If this does not work then remove the bayonet o ring from the end of the lance and attach the lance to the gun without the o ring in place If the lance attaches to the gun without the o ring in place you will need to replace the o ring Please contact our customer service department at www pow...

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