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Table of Contents
Equipment Protection Quick Facts ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER .......................................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 8
High Pressure Safety Device (Rupture Disc) ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Spray Gun Safety Latch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
High Pressure Limit Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2. Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Step 3. Initial Pump & Motor Preparation ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Prepare Water Pump ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 4. Verify Electrical Connection .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Grounding ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Extension Cord ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Step 5. Moving and Handling ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Moving your pressure washer around...................................................................................................................................................... 13
BEFORE EACH USE ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Step 1: Inspect Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Electrical .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Pump Oil .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Spray System........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Burner Fuel System (if heated water to be used) .................................................................................................................................... 14
Periodic Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Step 2. Check and Fill Burner Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to be used) .............................................................................................................................. 15
Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 15
For All Indoor and Outdoor Uses ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle ...................................................................................................................... 17
Attach Garden Hose to Water Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Check Water Supply ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Connect Water Supply to Pump............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Connect Pressure Hose to Pump ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Quick Connect Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Select Spray Nozzle................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Attach Nozzle to Spray Gun..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Safety Rules............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Personal Protective Gear ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Purging .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19