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Troubleshooting

•  Remove the battery from the compartment before carrying out maintenance on the machine or when checking that its parts 

are in proper working order.

•  To avoid unnecessary hassles, consult the following table before contacting customer service with any mechanical issues.

     Problems 

          Possible Cause 

                    Possible Solution

Machine refuses  

to start

• 

Power failure/Battery is not 

inserted well

• 

Check to make sure 

the battery has sufficient 

power and is inserted well

• 

Check the hoses and connections are airtight

•  Clean or replace valves/seals
•  Please call the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 customer  

service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) 

for assistance

• 

Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool down

• 

Clean the nozzle

• 

Charge the battery.

•  Allow machine to run by holding the trigger until 

 

regular working pressure resumes

•  Check that the water supply corresponds to the 

specifications required

  WARNING! Avoid using long, thin hoses  

(minimum 1/2 in. diameter)

• 

Clean the nozzle

•  Clean the water inlet filter
•  Straighten out the hose to remove any kinks/blockages

•  Please call Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 customer service 

center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for 

assistance

• 

Wait for pump/hoses or accessories to thaw

• 

Connect inlet water

•  Clean the water inlet filter
• 

Clean the nozzle

• 

Pump sucking air

• 

Valves dirty, worn out, or stuck

• 

Pump seals worn out

• 

Thermal sensor activated

• 

Nozzle partially blocked

•  Battery is flat

• 

Air in inlet hose

• 

Inadequate supply of mains water

• 

Nozzle partially blocked

•  Water filter blocked
• 

Hose kinked

• 

Pump/spray gun is leaking

• 

Trigger mechanism is broken

• 

Pump/hoses or accessories frozen

• 

No water supply

•  Water inlet filter blocked
•  Nozzle blocked

Fluctuating pressure

Machine stops

Machine pulsating

Machine often starts 

and stops by itself

Machine starts, but 

no water comes out

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Summary of Contents for SPX6001C-CT

Page 1: ...ise caution to avoid slipping or falling Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the pressure washer when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry a mach...

Page 2: ... the pressure washer and cause it to malfunction which can lead to serious personal injury mCAUTION To reduce the risk of injury only charge your iONMAX 40 V System lithium iON battery pack in the compatible iONMAX charger model iCHRG40 Other types of chargers present risk of fire personal injury and damage Do not wire a battery pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter Such misuse will...

Page 3: ...proper operation of your pressure washer and therefore pose a safety risk 5 Do not throw battery packs into an open fire as this poses a risk of explosion 6 Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire 7 Do not exhaustively discharge batteries Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery cells The most common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage or non use of partially discharge...

Page 4: ...k in a cool dry place at a temperature of 50 68 F 10 20 C Protect the battery pack charger and cordless tool from humidity and direct sunlight Only place fully charged batteries in storage charged to at least 40 8 Prevent the lithium ion battery pack from freezing Battery packs that were stored below 32 F 0 C for more than 60 minutes must be discarded 9 When handling batteries be wary of electrost...

Page 5: ...mble and operate SAFETY ALERT Indicates a precaution a warning or a danger WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION For protection against injury wear ear defenders and safety goggles WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions Keep dry Machine not suitable for connection to the potable water mains Symbols Symbols Descriptions Descriptions Wear non slip footwear that will protect your feet and...

Page 6: ... 40 V 5 0 Ah iONMAX PRO model iBAT40XR 40 V 6 0 Ah iONMAX PRO model iBAT40XRP 11 iONMAX iCHRG40 lithium ion battery charger Sold separately 12 Push lock button 13 Quick connect collar 14 High pressure hose 15 Battery compartment 16 Control panel 17 Bucket handle 18 Tow handle 19 Bucket lid 20 High pressure hose strap 21 Bucket buckle 2 22 Water outlet high pressure hose connection 23 Needle clean ...

Page 7: ...ser attachment Trigger gun holder High pressure hose Garden hose adapter female coupler Manual with registration card 1 Carefully remove the pressure washer and check to see that all of the above items are supplied 2 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping If you find damaged or missing parts DO NOT return the unit to the store Please call the Snow...

Page 8: ...es on the base unit and latch to bucket Press down on the buckle ends to lock the bucket to the base unit Fig 5 mWARNING When the water bucket is fixed on the base unit do not lift the pressure washer by the handle Instead use the tow handle to pull the pressure washer unit along on its wheels Fig 6 Fig 2 Bucket lid Base unit Bucket Fig 3 Trigger gun holder Fig 4 Base unit Bucket Bucket outlet Wat...

Page 9: ...ting hoses may cause injury Examine hoses regularly and replace if damaged Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose 8 Connect the high pressure hose to the base unit by inserting the other end into the water outlet While pushing firmly in on the hose twist the outer collar clockwise until tight to ensure a water tight connection Fig 10 9 Put the trigger gun with spray wand assembly on the gun holder ...

Page 10: ... iCHRG40 lithium ion battery chargers Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage To reduce the risk of electric shock do not allow water to flow into the charger s AC DC plug When to Charge the iONMAX 40 V System Lithium Ion Battery NOTE The iONMAX 40 V System lithium ion battery packs do not develop a memory when charged after only a partial discharge Therefore it is not necess...

Page 11: ...and 113ºF 45ºC A fully discharged iBAT40XRP battery pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will fully charge in up to 5 hours between 32ºF 0ºC and 113ºF 45ºC Heavily cycled battery packs may take longer to charge completely 6 If the charging light indicator alternately blinks red and green or the light indicator does not come on at all check that the battery pack is fully seated int...

Page 12: ... to lock it into position then close the battery compartment cover Fig 16 2 Remove the water bucket from the base unit and fill with clean fresh water Fig 17 mWARNING The intake water temperature must not exceed 104ºF 40ºC mCAUTION The washer must only be used with clean fresh water use of unfiltered water containing corrosive chemicals will damage the washer mWARNING Do not fill the bucket with t...

Page 13: ...ton on the control panel Using the Pressure Select feature you can also choose from three different pressure settings by pressing the or button on the right side of the control panel Fig 21 NOTE This machine is equipped with 3 selectable power pressure levels See table below for detailed specs 9 When re starting the motor always keep the trigger pressed NOTE The motor only runs when the trigger is...

Page 14: ... the safety lock on the trigger handle by pushing on the safety lock until it clicks into the slot 6 Remove the nozzle by placing your hand over the nozzle while pulling back on the Quick Connect collar mWARNING Do not make changes to the nozzle while the trigger is engaged Doing so could result in damage to the pressure washer or injury to the user Working with Detergents When cleaning with the p...

Page 15: ...essure pencil point jet stream It is used to cut heavy dirt deposits in a small concentrated area It is ideal for dissolving stubborn substances like tar and grease spots on concrete or for removing caked mud from equipment Use this nozzle to clean hard to reach areas including the facades of 2 story buildings or the undersides of lawn mowers and tractors NOTE Care should be used when choosing the...

Page 16: ...mmended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months Winterizing Long Term Storage If you must store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature falls below 32ºF 0ºC you can minimize the chance of damage to your machine by utilizing the following procedure Disconnect all water connections Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining water in the pu...

Page 17: ... mCAUTION Even discharged battery packs contain some energy Before disposing use electrical tape to cover the terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting which could cause a fire or explosion mWARNING To reduce the risk of injury or explosion never burn or incinerate a battery pack even if it is damaged dead or completely discharged When burned toxic fumes and materials are emitted into th...

Page 18: ...rking pressure resumes Check that the water supply corresponds to the specifications required WARNING Avoid using long thin hoses minimum 1 2 in diameter Clean the nozzle Clean the water inlet filter Straighten out the hose to remove any kinks blockages Please call Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Wait for pump hoses or accessories to thaw Con...

Page 19: ...arge Time Max iCHRG40 3 5 hours iCHRG40 DPC 4 hours Battery Run Time Max 31 min iONMAX 40 V Lithium Ion Battery Charger iBAT40 iBAT40XR iCHRG40 Model Accessories Item iONMAX 40 V Lithium Ion Dual Port Battery Charger iCHRG40 DPC iONMAX 40 V 6 0 Ah PRO SERIES Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max iCHRG40 5 hours iCHRG40 DPC 5 5 hours Battery Run Time Max 35 min iBAT40XRP 19 Sun Joe s complete...

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Page 23: ... the owner s manual Snow Joe Sun Joe will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized warranty repairs This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty Wearing parts like belts augers chai...

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