Black & Decker BEPW1850, Instruction Manual

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• Use only detergents formulated for pressure washers.
• Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use.
Preparing Pressure Washer Unit for Use
(Fig. A)
DANGER:
Risk of fluid injection and laceration.
When using the high‑pressure setting, DO NOT allow
the high‑pressure spray to come in contact with
unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
Serious injury will occur.
CAUTION:
Before operation:
1. Connect the water supply to the pressure washer. For
instructions on connecting the water supply to the
pressure washer, please refer to
Attaching Garden Hose
under Assembly and Adjustments .
2. Connect the high pressure hose to the pressure washer
and the pressure wand. For instructions on connecting
the high pressure hose to the pressure washer and
pressure wand, please refer to
Attaching High Pressure
Hose under Assembly and Adjustments .
Preparing Spray Handle
iMPORTAnT: Before turning on the pressure washer unit,
disengage the trigger lock‑off 6 and squeeze the trigger 7 .
1. Disengage the trigger lock‑off 6 .
2. Squeeze the trigger 7 . Hold the trigger for 30 seconds to
purge the system of air.
3. If air is still found in the water stream, continue to run
water through the spray handle.
Cleaning a Surface (Fig. A)
1. To start the pressure washer, rotate the ON/OFF switch 9
to the on position.
2. The best angle for spraying water against a cleaning
surface is 45 °.
‑ Spraying head on tends to cause dirt particles to
imbed in the surface.
‑ When working on vertical surfaces, it is best to
apply detergent starting at the bottom and working
upwards which will prevent the detergent from
sliding down and causing streaks.
3. To disengage the spray handle, release the trigger.
Moving the Pressure Washer (Fig. A)
1. Turn OFF the pressure washer unit 8 by rotating the
ON/OFF switch 9 to the off position. Then turn OFF the
water supply.
2. Point the spray wand 2 in a safe direction and pull the
trigger 7 to release remaining water pressure.
3. When the spray wand is completely empty, lift the
pressure washer by the handle 10 or wheel the pressure
washer using the retractable handle 22 .
Shutdown (Fig. A)
1. Turn OFF the pressure washer unit 8 by rotating the ON/
OFF switch 9 to the OFF position. Then turn OFF the
water supply and unplug the cord from the outlet.
Pressure Washing
Preparing Surface for Cleaning
• Remove objects from the area which could create a
hazard such as children's toys or outdoor furniture.
• Insure that all doors and windows are closed tight.
Protect all plants and trees in the adjacent area with a
drop cloth ensuring that they will not be harmed by
any overspray.
• Pre‑rinse cleaning area with fresh water.
Test Ground‑Fault Circuit‑Interrupter
(GFCI) Before Each Use (Fig. A)
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.
1. Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 15 into a
working grounded outlet.
2. The indicator at the top of the GFCI should turn green
when product is ready to use.
3. Press the “TEST” button (bottom). The green indicator
should disappear.
4. Press “RESET” button for use.
5. Do not use the pressure washer if the above test fails.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the spray handle
grip
5 and the other hand on the spray handle 4 .
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Spray Tip Application
40
°
White Nozzle For automotive washing.
Turbo Nozzle For abrasive cleaning.
15 ° Orange Nozzle For brick or masonry
Attaching Soap Bottle (Fig. J)
To connect the soap bottle 16 to the spray handle 4 , insert
the end of the soap bottle inside the spray handle and turn
the soap bottle counterclockwise to lock it into position.
nOTE: The wand and soap bottle cannot be installed at the
same time.
nOTE: The soap bottle should be positioned underneath the
barrel of the spray handle. Do not position the soap bottle
above the barrel of the plastic gun as this will lead to soap
dripping on the barrel.