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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2 Long Term/Winter Storage 15
Specifications 3 Troubleshooting 16
Machine Component Identification 4 Parts Breakdowns 17-20
Installation Instructions 5-6 Electrical Schematic 21
Operation Instructions 7-9 Pump Breakdown 22-23
Safety Features 10-11 California Emissions Statement 24-25
Maintenance Instructions 12-13 Limited Warranty 26
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
-Risk of injection or injury to persons - Do not direct discharge stream at persons. - Do not use a
hose if exterior damage is evident.
-Risk of explosion. Do not spray flammable liquids. Do not operate in a flammable environment.
CAUTION -Risk of asphyxiation. Exhaust fumes are deadly. For outdoor use only. Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes.
-Risk of fire. Do not add fuel when the product is operating or hot.
-Gun kicks back, hold with both hands.
-To reduce the risk of injury, read and understand operating instructions carefully before use.
WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.) Read all the instructions before using the product.
2.) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children. Do
not allow irresponsible use by children. Always stop the product and bleed pressures before leaving
unattended, disconnecting hoses, or servicing the pump.
3.) Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4.) Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5.) Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never smoke while
operating or fueling this machine.
6.) Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7.) Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. Wear
footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces - Do not place the machine on soft or
unstable ground.
8.) Follow the maintenance instructions specified in all manuals. Do not run machine without sufficient
lubrication or sufficient water to cool the pump.
9.) Wear safety glasses, gloves, face protection and appropriate clothing when operating the machine.
10.) Do not operate this machine with broken or missing parts. - Never alter the manufacturer’s original
design or deactivate any safety device on the machine.
11.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with
chemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions. Understand all safety hazards and first aid for
all chemicals being used. Check whether dangerous chemicals have been used and take any
precautions that may have been recommended by the supplier of these chemicals when cleaning filters.
Do not pump highly abrasive fluids or use with incompatible chemicals or solvents.
12.) Know the pressure and temperature limits of your machine. Be sure all high pressure accessories meet
or exceed your machine’s limits. Do not set the pressure relief valve above the machine’s limit.
13.) Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Do not use the pump to support other items of
equipment that impose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as a prop.
14.) To reduce risk of injury, do not secure the spray gun open. Your spray gun is equipped with a built-in
trigger safety latch to guard against accidental trigger release and potentially dangerous high pressure
spray. Rotate the safety latch to the locked position when not spraying.
15.) Do not clean this machine with its own spray. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge with the
engine OFF.
16.) NEVER attempt to immediately run or re-light the burner if it doesn’t ignite the first time. Unburned oil or
gas may have accumulated causing potential explosion or fire hazard.
17.) Always make sure all switches and controls are in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
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