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Black

low pressure

applies cleaning 
solutions

metal, concrete, 
wood or vinyl

*  NOTICE:  The high-pressure spray from your pressure washer 

is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, 

automobile paint, auto striping and trim, delicate objects such 

as  flowers  and  shrubs.  Before  spraying,  check  the  item  to 

 

be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist 
damage from the force of spray.

chanGInG nozzLeS on SPraY WanD

DANGER: 

Risk of fluid injection. Do not direct discharge stream 

toward  persons,  unprotected  skin,  ey

es  or  any  pets  or  animals. 

Serious injury will occur.

WARNING: 

Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. DO 

NOT

 attempt to change

 nozzles while pressure washer is running. 

Turn engine off before changing nozzles.

  1. Pull quick-connect coupler back and insert

  

nozzle.

  2. Release  quick-connect  coupler  and 

twist  nozzle  to  make  sure  it  is  secure  in 
coupler.

WARNING: Flying object could cause risk 

of serious injury. Ensure nozzle is completely 

inserted  in  quick-connect  socket  and  quick-

 

connect snap ring is fully engaged (forward) 

before squeezing gun trigger.

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 anD SoLVentS
  
1.  Press chemical hose (S) onto barbed fitting 

S

located near high pressure hose connection 
of pump as shown.

  2.  Place the other end of chemical hose with 

filter on it into the container holding chemi-
cal/cleaning solution. 

    note:  For  every  10  gallons  (38  liters)  of 

water pumped 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of chemi-
cal/cleaning solution will be used.

  3. Install low-pressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of spray 

wand, refer to Spray Wand nozzlesnote: Chemicals and soaps 
will  not  siphon  if  the  black  soap  nozzle  is  not  installed  on  the 
spray wand.

  4.  After use of chemicals, place chemical hose into container of clean 

water  and  draw  clean  water  through  chemical  injection  system 
to  rinse  system  thoroughly.  If  chemicals  remain  in  the  pump  it 
could be damaged. Pumps damaged due to chemicals will not be  
covered under warranty.

Starting

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer 

instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before starting 
pressure washer.

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.

Summary of Contents for DS3532

Page 1: ...iones INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA ADVERTENCIA LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO If you have questions or comments contact us Pour toute question ou tout commentaire nous contacter Si tiene dudas o comentarios contáctenos 1 877 FNA GAS1 1 877 362 4271 www dewaltpw com ...

Page 2: ...ressure hose Q High pressure pump Engine Refer to the engine instruction manual for location and operation of other engine controls Pump Specifications GENERAL PUMP TX1508 Oil Capacity 14 Ounces For best results pump oil designed specifically for pressure washers is recommended as these contain a rust inhibitor and an anti foaming agent If this oil is not available an SAE 30W non detergent oil may...

Page 3: ...ratings determined in accordance with the Pressure Washers Manufacturers Association PWMA standard PW101 Important Safety Instructions DANGER Carbon Monoxide Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide CO a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust WARNING This product and its exh...

Page 4: ...tion of California statutes section 130050 and or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Re sourc es Code unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in section 4442 and maintained in ef fec tive work ing order Spark arresters are also required on some U S For est Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and or di nanc es WARNING This product ...

Page 5: ... persons Store fuel in an OSHA approved con tain er in a se cure location away from work area Use of acids toxic or cor ro sive chemicals poisons in sec ti cides or any kind of flam ma ble solvent with this product could re sult in se ri ous injury or death Do not spray flammable liquids DANGER RISK TO BREATHING Asphyxiation What can happen How to prevent it Breathing ex haust fumes will cause se ...

Page 6: ...t it Your pressure washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh which could result in amputation or other serious injury Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT See a physician immediately Inspect the high pressure hose regularly Replace the hose immedi...

Page 7: ... secure trigger in pull back open position Danger RISK of unsafe operation What can happen How to prevent it Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry or death to you or others Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound 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 ...

Page 8: ...pect the gun to kickback when triggered DANGER Risk of Injury or Prop er ty Damage When Transporting or storing What can happen How to prevent it Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard Se ri ous in ju ry or death can re sult Fuel or oil leaks will dam age carpet paint or oth er surfaces in ve hi cles or trailers Oil could fill the cylinder and damage the engine ...

Page 9: ...revent over inflation High velocity fluid spray directed at pneumatic tire sidewalls such as found on automobiles trailers and the like could damage the sidewall resulting in serious injury On pressure washers rated above 1600 psi 11032 kPa use the widest fan spray 40º nozzle and keep the spray a minimum of 8 20 cm from the pneumatic tire sidewall Do not aim spray directly at the joint between the...

Page 10: ...ld re sult in a fatal electrical shock Unplug any elec tri cal ly op er at ed product before attempting to clean it Direct spray away from electric out lets and switches WARNING RISK OF INJURY FROM LIFTING What can happen How to prevent it Serious injury can result from attempting to lift too heavy an object The pressure washer is too heavy to be lifted by one person Obtain assistance from others ...

Page 11: ...lace the grommets B onto the panel assembly A and push into place B A 5 Remove the five colored quick connect nozzles from the plastic bag and insert them into correct grommet on the nozzle holder Nozzles are color coded to match colored nozzles on panel assembly NOTE The high pressure pump was filled with oil at the factory Always check oil level before using refer to Maintenance for more informa...

Page 12: ...eaning solvents is a low pressure operation NOTE Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use Do not use bleach To apply chemicals and solvents 1 Press chemical hose S onto barbed fitting S located near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown 2 Place the other end of chemical hose with filter on it into the container holding chemi cal cleaning solution NOTE For every 10 gal...

Page 13: ...n trigger is not pressed When the temperature inside the pump rises too high the thermal relief valve T will open and release a gush of water in an effort to lower the temperature inside the pump The thermal relief valve will then close If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged Start up Procedure 1 In a well ventilated outdoor area add ...

Page 14: ...a stable surface and grip gun wand firmly with both hands Expect the gun to kickback when triggered 16 Release trigger to stop water flow DANGER Risk of injury from spray Engage the X trigger lock X when gun is not in use to prevent accidental spraying 17 Adjust spray for the task being performed by changing quick connect nozzle Refer to Spray Wand Nozzles Shutting Down 1 If chemicals were applied...

Page 15: ...stick oil plug BB 2 Place a container under the oil drain plug CC 3 Remove pump oil drain plug 4 After oil is drained replace oil drain plug Tighten securely 5 Remove pump dipstick oil plug and fill with 30W non detergent oil 6 Replace pump dipstick oil plug and tighten securely Nozzle Cleaning If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials such as dirt excessive pressure may develop If the ...

Page 16: ...OTE Using a pump protector winterizer or RV antifreeze helps to provide proper lubrication to the internal seals of the pump regard less of temperature or environment 1 Obtain a funnel 6 oz 170 mL of RV antifreeze and 16 36 40 91cm of garden hose with a male hose connector attached to one end NOTICE Risk of property damage Use only RV antifreeze Any other an ti freeze is corrosive and can dam age ...

Page 17: ...__________ Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a FNA factory service center a FNA authorized service center or other qualified service personnel Always use identical replacement parts Limited Warranty This pressure washer is warranted for three years from date of pur chase We will repair without charge any defects due to faulty...

Page 18: ...e lever Opens closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor GPM Gallons Per Minute The unit of measure for the flow rate of water PSI Pounds per Square Inch The unit of measure for water pres sure Also used for air pressure hydraulic pressure etc kPa kilopascal Metric pressure measurement 1 kilopascal equal 1000 pascals Quick connect spray wand Allows the user to quickly change out high press...

Page 19: ...un spray wand connection 25 26 Water leaking at pump 25 26 27 28 Oil leaking at pump 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Pump Pulsates 12 Troubleshooting Codes Code possible cause POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 No fuel Add fuel 2 Low oil Add required amount of oil 3 Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pres sure 4 Choke lever in the No Choke position M...

Page 20: ...essure hose is too long Use high pressure hose under 100 feet 30 48 m Lengthen water supply hose instead of high pressure hose 17 Spray wand not in low pressure See Spray Wand Nozzles under Operation 18 Chemical filter clogged Clean filter 19 Chemical screen not in cleaning solution Make sure end of chemical hose is fully submerged into cleaning solution 20 Chemical too thick Dilute chemical Chemi...

Page 21: ...ump overfilled Check for correct amount 34 Incorrect oil used Drain and fill with correct amount and type of oil 35 Vent plug is clogged Clean vent plug blow air through it to remove any blockage If prob lem per sists replace plug 36 Air filter filled with oil Clean air filter element Refer to engine instruction manual for correct procedure Troubleshooting Codes cont ...

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