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DANGER

indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in property damage.

NOTE

provides additional information that is useful

for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE

is indicated, make sure it is fully understood.

In addition to

SAFETY ALERTS

listed above, there could also be numerous symbols

alerting the operator that specific safety measures are required to safely operate this

tool. Learn these

SAFETY SYMBOLS

as well as the

SAFETY ALERTS

to prevent

injury to the operator and to bystanders.

READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Read and understand tool labels,

safety warnings and precautions in this manual before operating the tool.

Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in serious injury or even death

to the operator or bystanders.

FIRE HAZARD:

Heat from engine exhaust can ignite combustible materi-

als, building structures or gas tanks resulting in a fire. Place the tool on

a flat surface a safe distance from buildings or other combustible

material. Ensure exhaust is directed away from tool.

WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION:

This tool has rotating and moving

parts that could become airborne if damaged. Always wear approved eye

protection when operating equipment with moving parts. Safety glasses

must conform to the requirements and provide protection against flying

particles from both front and side.

POISONOUS FUMES:

This tool uses a petrol powered engine that

produces poisonous fumes from its exhaust. Always make sure there is

adequate ventilation when operating this equipment.

Summary of Contents for EGS0252

Page 2: ...TY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USE READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 2400PSI 12LPM WATERBLASTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...OL OR EQUIPMENT WITH PETROL IN PETROL TANK 11 SAFETY RULES FOR WATERBLASTER 11 13 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 14 WATERBLASTER TERMINOLOGY 15 ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENTS 15 18 WATERBLASTER 15 16 PRESSURE HOSE TO PRESSURE PUMP 16 PRESSURE HOSE TO SPRAY GUN 16 SPRAY WAND TO SPRAY GUN 16 SELECTING THE RIGHT NOZZLE FOR THE JOB 17 NOZZLES TO SPRAY WAND 17 18 PRESSURE PUMP TO WATER SUPPLY 18 PREPARING THE WATERBLAST...

Page 4: ...formation available at the time of publication The manufactur er reserves the right to make product changes at any time without notice GENERAL SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions in this manual could result in severe personal injury or death Keep this manual and refer to it for Safety Instructions Operating Procedures and Warranty SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...

Page 5: ...SAFETY ALERTS to prevent injury to the operator and to bystanders READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand tool labels safety warnings and precautions in this manual before operating the tool Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in serious injury or even death to the operator or bystanders FIRE HAZARD Heat from engine exhaust can ignite combustible materi als building structures or gas t...

Page 6: ... falls Kickback from spray wand can result in falls when using unstable platforms IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Improper and unsafe use of this Waterblaster can result in death fire and or bodily injury This instruction manual contains impor tant information about product safety Keep the instruction manual available for others to read before they use the Waterblaster Improper maintenance...

Page 7: ...rial number model number date of purchase and parts list with missing parts identified available for reference when calling MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING WATERBLASTER GENERAL SAFETY RULES People with electronic devices such as pacemakers should consult their physi cian s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment ...

Page 8: ...ing any tools or equipment under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication can cause personal injury to yourself and others Use the right tool Use tools properly and for their intended task Do not force a small tool to do the job of a heavy duty tool Using the right tool to do the right job will make doing the job safer Always make sure the tool is in the OFF position when making adjustments ch...

Page 9: ...pear take the affected person outdoors immediately and away from all structures and equipment that could produce the gas Call for emergency medical treat ment and make them aware of the situation Operate Waterblaster only outdoors Do not allow exhaust gas fumes to enter confined areas through windows open doors ventilation ducts and other openings Do not start or run engine indoors or in an enclos...

Page 10: ...sion can result in severe burns and even death Turn engine to the OFF position and let cool at least two minutes before removing petrol cap Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in petrol tank DO NOT fill or drain petrol tank inside enclosed structures Accidental sparks can result in fires or explosions leading to severe burns and even death DO NOT overfill petrol tank Leave ample space for expans...

Page 11: ...nk engine with spark plug wire removed The resulting spark could ignite spilled petrol Do not contact muffler area with engine running Muffler gets extremely hot and can cause severe burns Exhaust gases can ignite combustible items such as clothing or structures in close proximity Gases leaking from worn muffler can heat up and damage petrol tank resulting in fire or explosion DO NOT touch hot par...

Page 12: ... from sparking Replace a defective spark plug only with authorized parts Use approved spark plug tester TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING WATERBLASTER Turn off the Waterblaster before transport Use caution when moving the Waterblaster Oil petrol can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard serious injury or death Oil petrol leaks will d...

Page 13: ...in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Waterblasters can create sparks which might ignite the dust or fumes Never use the Waterblaster in damp or wet locations Wear proper apparel Remove your Jewellery before using Waterblaster Do not wear loose clothing necklaces rings bracelets or other Jewellery which might get caught in moving parts Non skid footwear and electrically non con ductiv...

Page 14: ...ing in injury NEVER place hands in front of nozzle NEVER attempt to attach or remove spray wand or hose fittings while Waterblaster system is pressurized DO NOT treat fluid injection injuries as a simple cut Seek immediate med ical attention DO NOT allow pressure hose to come in contact with engine muffler HIGH VELOCITY fluid spray can cause objects to break propelling particles at high speeds ALW...

Page 15: ... balance and fall resulting in minor to severe injuries Use extreme caution if you must operate Waterblaster from a ladder or scaffolding Kickback from spray wand can result in a loss of balance and result in a fall that could cause serious injuries When cleaning with the waterblaster ensure there are adequate slopes for drainage so solutions don t create puddles around unit that could result in s...

Page 16: ...t Fitting 10 High Pressure Outlet 11 Water Hose Filter Inlet 12 Thermal Relief Valve 13 Pressure Pump 14 Handle Pin Lock 15 Pressure Hose Housing 16 Pressure Nozzles 5 17 Detergent tank Cap 18 Pump Breather Plug 19 Gun Holder kit Top 20 Gun Holder kit Bottom 21 Wheels 22 Axel Kit 23 Leg Kit 24 Tool Kit 25 High Pressure Hose 26 Cleaning Needle 27 Engine Oil 10W 30 and Funnel 2400 PSI 12 LPM 14 ...

Page 17: ... helpline at 1 888 278 8092 If calling for assistance please have the model revision and seri al number from the data tag available WATERBLASTER Unit is heavy Do not attempt to lift and remove the Waterblaster unit from the carton 1 Using a box cutter open carton completely by cutting the four corners allowing the sides to lay flat Leave Waterblaster on the carton 2 Remove all items except the Wat...

Page 18: ...ay gun and FIRMLY tighten the nut by hand 2 Insert male quick disconnect fitting on spray gun into female quick disconnect on high pressure hose 3 Release slip ring on female quick disconnect and twist Listen for click to ensure both quick disconnects are coupled 4 Pull high pressure hose and spray gun in opposite direction to ensure they do not separate SPRAY WAND TO SPRAY GUN 1 Remove the protec...

Page 19: ...panel identify nozzle location and spray panel NOZZLES TO SPRAY WAND Never place hands in front of nozzle Never grasp hose or fittings during Waterblaster operation Never attempt to attach or remove spray wand or hose fittings while Waterblaster system is pressurized Turn off waterblaster release pressure by pulling gun trigger then lock the gun trigger before attempting to change pressure nozzles...

Page 20: ...EPARING THE WATERBLASTER Improper treatment of Waterblaster can damage internal components and shorten the life of unit Failure to follow this warning will void warranty PRESSURE PUMP The Waterblaster is shipped with shipping oil plug to prevent oil leakage from the pump during shipping To replace the shipping plug with the Breather Plug provided perform the following Failure to remove shipping pl...

Page 21: ...e and will prevent engine start up or will stop the running engine If Waterblaster shuts off and the oil level is within specifications check to see if Waterblaster is sitting at an angle that forces oil to shift Place on an even surface to correct this If engine fails to start the oil level may not be sufficient to deactivate low oil level sensor Add oil as described above ADDING PETROL 1 Only fi...

Page 22: ...add unleaded petrol A to petrol tank B Use extreme caution not to fill petrol above baffle C This allows appropriate space for petrol expansion USING WATERBLASTER AT HIGH ALTITUDES Engine Carburetor is factory adjusted for optimum operation from 0 to 1500 meters above the sea level Approximately 10 of power drop in the engine is expected with respect to each 1000 meters of altitude To maintain pro...

Page 23: ...on 10 Point nozzle to a safe direction and squeeze the Spray Gun trigger to allow for easier engine start 11 To start the engine pull Starter cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to avoid kick back Repeat until engine starts to run Release the trigger 12 Slide Choke Lever to RUN right position OPERATING Do not leave Waterblaster in bypass mode for more than three minutes at a tim...

Page 24: ...trigger to start water flow through the nozzle 2 Release the trigger to stop water flow WASHING CLEANING SOME ENGINE PARTS CAN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT Do not allow the pressure hose to come in contact with engine exhaust system which can cause damage to the hose Damaged hoses can burst and can cause injection injuries 1 Firmly grip Spray Gun with both hands 2 Point the nozzle to a safe direction and ...

Page 25: ...ease increase pressure USING CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Use only soaps and chemicals designed for use with waterblasters DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH Chemicals soaps and cleaning solvents will not siphon when a high pressure nozzle is used Use the Chemical Nozzle Black TO APPLY DETERGENT 1 Prepare detergent solution as recommended by the manufacturer 2 Remove the detergent tank lid located in f...

Page 26: ...then turn engine back on 3 Point the wand toward a safe direction and squeeze the trigger to flush clean water through the detergent tank and the system until it is thoroughly clean Leaving chemicals and cleaning solutions inside the pressure pump could damage it Damages created by leaving soaps chemi cals and cleaning solutions inside the pump can void the warranty CLEANING TIPS Never use the Wat...

Page 27: ...ly to properly maintain the Waterblaster All service and adjustments should be made at least one time each sea son It is important that the maintenance chart below be followed ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommended to be performed more often than in the schedule if operated in dusty environments Recommended to be performed by authorized dealers Adjust air gap to 0 6mm 0 7mm 25 Frequency Items Eac...

Page 28: ...becomes partially clogged the pump pres sure will pulsate It should be immediately cleaned 1 Turn off waterblaster release pressure by pulling gun trigger then lock the gun trigger before attempting to change pressure nozzles 2 Remove high pressure spray nozzle from the spray wand Using the nozzle cleaning needle provided remove any obstructions by inserting and carefully moving the pin back and f...

Page 29: ...risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil Use a shop vacuum to pick up any loose dirt and debris STORAGE Petrol and petrol vapor are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion from misuse of petrol can cause severe burns and even death ENGINE DO NOT store petrol from one s...

Page 30: ...m pressure hose coil and store it in cradle of pressure washer handle 2 Drain all water from spray gun and spray wand by holding spray gun in vertical position with nozzle pointed downward Squeeze trigger to remove fluids from spray gun and spray wand Store in spray gun hose holder 3 Store chemical hose high pressure hose and spray wand so they are protected from damage such as being run over It i...

Page 31: ...blaster in a clean dry area Certain storage covers can be flammable or can melt in higher temperatures Do not place storage cover over Waterblaster unit until it has completely cooled PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE 1 Make sure the engine on off switch is OFF 2 Slowly pull the Starter cord a few times to clean oil from the cylinder or to eject any antifreeze from the pump which were added prior to...

Page 32: ...3 Low engine oil 14 Wrong Petrol 15 Engine is too hot 16 Choke is in wrong position 17 Pressure builds up after 2 pulls on starter coil or after initial use 1 Set switch to ON position 2 Turn petrol valve to ON position 3 Clean or replace air cleaner 4 Fill petrol tank 5 Drain petrol tank and carburetor fill with fresh petrol 6 Connect wire to spark plug 7 Replace spark plug 8 Drain petrol tank an...

Page 33: ...efective pump 7 Air in hose 8 Choke lever in choke position 9 Throttle control lever is not in fast position 1 See SELECTING THE RIGHT NOZZLE section 2 Water supply must be 20 LPM 50 PSI 3 Tighten hose fitting Use thread sealant tape if necessary 4 Clean Nozzle See Maintenance 5 Remove and clean filter 6 Coutact authorised service facility 7 Squeeze trigger to remove air 8 Move choke to RUN positi...

Page 34: ...solutions should have same con sistency as water 5 Coutact authorised service facility No or low pressure after period of normal use 1 Worn seal or packing 2 Worn or obstructed valves 3 Worn unloader piston Coutact authorised service facility Water leaking at spray gun spray wand connection 1 Worn or broken O ring 2 Loose hose connection 1 Worn or broken O ring 2 Tighten hose connection Oil leakin...

Page 35: ...uate water supply to pressure pump Adequate water supply is a minimum of 50 PSI 20 LPM Pressure Adjustment Pressure setting is preset at factory For lowering pressure refer operation section of this manual Pump Squeeze spray gun trigger every 3 minutes while engine is running Do not allow water to freeze in pump By Pass Mode Never leave unit running for more than 3 minutes without squeezing spray ...

Page 36: ...ster use Use Chemical nozzle Black with Soap Chemicals Nozzle Always keep nozzles unclogged Chemical soap solutions cannot be applied using high pressure setting Set pressure pump to low pressure and use low pressure nozzle Storage or Winterizing Run clean water through chemical inlet Add stabilizer to any remaining petrol in petrol tank Do not allow water to freeze in pressure pump spray gun spra...

Page 37: ... author ized Service Center within the applicable warranty period with a written request by purchaser to repair and or replace the nonconforming item and or part We recom mend that you keep the original product packaging in the event you need to ship the unit We suggest the package be insured against loss or in transit damage When sending your product include your name address phone number e mail ...

Page 38: ...he following labor charges loss or damage resulting from improper operation maintenance or repairs made by other persons pre deliv ery services such as assembly oil and lubricants and adjustment maintenance services that are normally required to maintain the product The use of other than genuine POWERBUILT Repair Parts will VOID the warranty WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTH...

Page 39: ...PRE SENTATIVE S AND PURCHASER AND WARRANTY HEREUNDER AND OR THE EXISTENCE DESIGN MANUFACTURE PURCHASE USE AND OR OPERATION OF ANY ITEM S SOLD HEREUNDER EVEN IF ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTA TIVE S HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WHETHER BECAUSE OF A BREACH OF CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL ALLTRADE S AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S L...

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