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DXPW3694

Pressure Washer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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AUST 1800 841 749     NZ 0800 467 813 

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Page 1: ...DXPW3694 Pressure Washer INSTRUCTION MANUAL If you have questions or comments contact us AUST 1800 841 749 NZ 0800 467 813 www dewaltpw com ...

Page 2: ...ump DXPW3694 PRESSURE WASHER Engine Refer to the engine instruction manual for location and operation of other engine controls Pump 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 15W 40 oil may be used DXPW3694 A AA MAX RPM MIN FIG 1 G C E A B K H D F I J ...

Page 3: ...erance of 10 Complies with PWMA101 standards HONDA is a registered trademark of the HONDA MOTOR CO LTD used under license from AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC 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 sme...

Page 4: ... DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED ONLY BY TRAINED OPERATORS WARNING This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler If the product will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops forest brush grass or other similar items then a Spark Emission Control Device that complies with Australian Standard A...

Page 5: ...ad to acciden tal ignition Fuel im prop er ly secured could get into the hands of children or oth er un qual i fied 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 liqu...

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 o...

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: ...e or any other flammable materials with this product Use only household de ter gents cleaners and degreasers recommended for use with pres sure washers Wear pro tec tive clothing to protect eyes and skin from con tact with sprayed materials WARNING RISK OF BURSTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Over inflation of tires could result in serious injury and property damage Use a tire pressure gauge...

Page 10: ...ces of the pres sure 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 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 before lifting SAVE T...

Page 11: ...move 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 FIG 5 NOTE The high pressure pump was filled with oil at the factory Always check oil level before using refer to Maintenance for more information WARNING Risk of bursting Use a tire pressure gauge to check the...

Page 12: ...ny 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 FIG 7 nozzle 2 Release quick connect coupler and twist nozzle to make sure it is secure in coupler WARNING Flying object could cause risk of serio...

Page 13: ...be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust Breathing ex haust fumes will cause se ri ous injury or death En gine exhaust con tains carbon mon ox ide an odorless and deadly gas Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area Avoid en closed areas such as ga rag es base ments etc Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca tion occupied by humans or animals WARNING Risk of fire asphyxiati...

Page 14: ...aces out U V P FIG 10 FIG 11 6 Connect the cold water source V to pump inlet NOTE Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 psi 138 kPa WARNING To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system 7 Connect high pressure hose P to pump outlet 8 If applying a chemical or cleaning solution refer to Chemicals and C...

Page 15: ...y Wand Nozzles Shutting Down 1 If chemicals were applied place the chemical hose into a container of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system thoroughly NOTICE Risk of property damage Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump 2 Place the engine ON OFF switch H to the OFF Position 3 Place the fuel valve lever M in the OFF position OFF ON H FIG 17 FIG ...

Page 16: ...e dot in the middle of the sight glass AA HOW TO CHANGE PUMP OIL 1 Loosen pump oil fill plug BB 2 Place a container under the pump oil drain plug CC 3 Remove pump oil drain plug 4 After oil is drained replace pump oil drain plug Tighten securely 5 Refill pump using SIMPSON Premium Pump Crankcase Oil If this oil is not available an SAE 15W 40 oil may be used 6 Replace pump oil fill plug and tighten...

Page 17: ...umps Other products could be corrosive and or contain alcohol which may cause pump damage Pressure Washer 1 Drain all water from high pressure hose coil it and store it in cradle of the pressure washer handle 2 With nozzle pointed down and the spray gun and wand in a vertical position squeeze trigger to drain all water from spray gun and wand Store in gun holder 3 Store chemical hose so it is prot...

Page 18: ...s must be filed with freighter accident failure to properly maintain or store the product usage of water of poor quality abuse freezing chemical deterioration scale build up rust corrosion thermal expansion acts of God misuse or neglect It does not extend to damage from repairs using parts not purchased from the manufacturer or to alterations performed by non factory authorized personnel Failure t...

Page 19: ...rranty Service Centers You must present proof of purchase when making a warranty claim Australia Phone 1800 841 749 New Zealand Phone 0800 467 813 FNA Group Inc Mayo Hardware PTY LTD 4 Secombe Place Moorebank NSW 2170 Australia Glossary Bypass mode Allows water to re circulate within pump when the gun trigger is not pulled Chemical hose Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the water Ref...

Page 20: ...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 Move choke to the CHOKE po si tion 5 S...

Page 21: ...si tion 16 High pressure 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 Dil...

Page 22: ...replace 32 Worn or torn fill plug o ring Check and replace 33 Pump 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 proc...

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