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SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

For safety reasons, it is recommended that you read this manual before 

attempting to operate this appliance. Failure to follow these instructions can 

result in personal injury or equipment problems. To help recognize note the 

following symbols:

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, 

WILL

result in 

death or serious injury.

1. Read all instructions before using the 

product.

2. To reduce the risk of injury, close 

supervision is necessary when this 

product is used near children.

3. Always disconnect power (electric units) 

before disassembling, repairing or 

changing attachments on the unit.

4. Follow all safety codes as well as the 

Occupational Safety and Health Act 

(OSHA).

5. Ensure safety devices are operating 

properly before each use. DO NOT 

remove or modify any part of the gun or 

unit.

6. Know how to stop this unit and relieve 

pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar 

with the controls.

7. Stay alert - Watch what you are doing.

8. Do not operate this unit when fatigued or 

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DANGER

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, 

COULD

result in 

death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, 

MAY

result in 

death or serious injury.
NOTE: Information that requires special 

attention.

Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCITONS

When using this product, basic precautions 

should always be followed, including the 

following:

DANGER

9. Keep operation area clear of all persons.

10. Do not overreach or stand on unstable 

support. Keep good footing and balance 

at all times.

11. Follow maintenance instructions 

specified in this manual.

12. This product shall be connected to a 

power supply receptacle protected by a 

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) 

(electric power washers only).

13. If product is provided with a GFCI, be 

sure to inspect the cord and GFCI prior 

to use. Any repair or replacement of the 

power cord must be performed by a 

qualified (licensed or certified) electrical 

technician.

WARNING

Risk of injection or severe injury. Keep clear 

of nozzle. Do not discharge streams at 

persons. This product is to be used only by 

trained operators. Always remove lance 

from gun before cleaning debris from tip.

• Keep clear of nozzle. 

NEVER

direct high 

pressure spray at any person, animal or 

self.

• Always wear safety goggles or glasses 

and protective clothing when operating,  

performing maintenance or changing 

accessories.

Never

put hands or fingers over the spray 

tip while operating the unit.

Never

try to stop or deflect leaks with any 

body part.

• Always engage the trigger safety latch in 

the safe position when spraying is 

stopped even if only for a few minutes.

• Always follow detergent manufacturer's 

label recommendations for proper use of 

detergents. Always protect eyes, skin and 

respiratory system from detergent use.

WARNING

SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED 

APPLIANCE.

In a double-insulated product, two systems 

of insulation are provided instead of 

grounding. No grounding means are 

provided for a double-insulated product, nor 

should grounding means be added to the 

product. Servicing a double-insulated 

product requires extreme care and 

knowledge of the system and should be 

done only by qualified service personnel. 

Replacement parts for a double-insulated 

product must be identical to the 

original parts. A double-insulated 

product is marked with the  words 

" double Insulation" or "Double 

Insulated". Product may also be

marked with symbol shown.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASON

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

PRESSURE

WASHER WILL

NOT START WHEN

THE ON/OFF

SWITCH IS IN THE

"ON" POSITION

1. 

Electrical socket is faulty or

breaker has tripped.

2. Voltage 

is 

inadequate.

3. GFCI 

has 

tripped.

4.  Power cord is not plugged in.

1. Check 

plug, 

socket, 

fuses,

breaker.

2.  Check that the voltage is

adequate.

3.  Reset/Try another electrical

outlet.

4.  Plug in power cord.

PUMP DOESN'T

REACH

ADEQUATE

PRESSURE OR

CAVITATES

1.  Water intake filter is clogged.

2.  Pump is drawing air.

3.  Diameter of garden hose is

too small.

4.  Water supply is restricted.

1.  Remove and clean water

intake filter.

2. Tighten 

connections/bleed

system.

3.  Replace with 3/4 inch

garden hose.

4. 

Check hose for kinks or

leaks, open tap fully.

PRESSURE

WASHER HAS OR

WILL NOT

MAINTAIN

PRESSURE

1.  Excessive air in waterline and

pump.

2.  Water supply is restricted.

1.  Turn unit and water supply

off/Bleed system/Hold

trigger down. Allow water to

flow through the pump for

30 seconds.

2. 

Check hose for kinks or

leaks, open tap fully.

PRESSURE

WASHER MAKES

EXCESSIVE NOISE

1. 

Air intake is blocked.

2. 

Water intake filter is dirty.

1.  Clean the air intake vents.

2.  Check & clean filter.

MOTOR DOES

NOT RUN

CONTINUOUSLY

WHEN TRIGGER IS

SQUEEZED/

MOTOR BUZZES

WHEN TURNED

ON BUT DOES

NOT

START/MOTOR

STOPS RUNNING

WHILE UNIT IS IN

USE

1.  Net voltage is lower than

suggested.

1.  Check that the voltage is

adequate.

Rev. 02/04B

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