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PW1450-ZE01_12/2006_REV.1

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PURCHASE DATE: _______________   SERIAL#: ___________________________________

CAUTION !

BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IF YOU MUST STORE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER IN A PLACE WHERE TEMPERATURE IS 

BELOW 41ºF (5ºC), YOU MUST APPLY WINTERIZING PROCEDURE TO PROTECT IT. FAILURE

TO WINTERIZE THE UNIT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE PUMP AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR WINTERIZING PROCEDURE.

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1450PSI

 

ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER

ITEM: 248901
MODEL NO.: AP-PW1450-ZE01

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Summary of Contents for AP-PW1450-ZE01

Page 1: ...HASE DATE _______________ SERIAL ___________________________________ CAUTION BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IF YOU MUST STORE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER IN A PLACE WHERE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 41ºF 5ºC YOU MUST APPLY WINTERIZING PROCEDURE TO PROTECT IT FAILURE TO WINTERIZE THE UNIT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE PUMP AND VOID THE WARRANTY SEE PAGE ...

Page 2: ...NICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifications Precautions Safety Features and Electrical Power Information Replacement Parts and Diagram Assembly and Operating Instructions Using the Accessories Working with Detergent Shut Down and Clean up Taking a Break Winterizing and Long term Storage Maintaining Your Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Warranty i 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS i ...

Page 3: ...o not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times Prior to starting the pressure washer in cold weather be sure ice has not formed in any part of the equipment Never carry your pressure washer by the cord Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from the outlet To allow free air circulation t...

Page 4: ... and cause the pressure washer motor to stop Motor will resume again when trigger is pulled Extension Cords If possible do not use extension cords with this product However if you must use one observe all the warnings and instructions listed below Use a sufficient gauge Maximum cable length 50 14 AWG Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use These extension cords are identified by...

Page 5: ... 000 0001 High pressure hose Gun assembly Quick connect coupling inlet adaptor Water filter Adjustable wand Needle User manual Gun wand holder Turbo wand 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 4 3 2 6 9 8 7 1 Parts No Part Name Item no Quantity Parts List CORNER ITEMS 8 USER MANUAL 9 NEEDLE 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 REPLACEMENTPARTS AND DIAGRAM 3 ...

Page 6: ...ter Only Caution To prolong the life of the unit it is recommended to rest the unit 5 minutes after every 30 minutes of use Caution Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Dirt in the feed water will damage the unit To avoid this risk we recommend checking the water filter located inside the water inlet to clean it out see Maint...

Page 7: ...ater outlet Twist tightly to avoid leakage Attach garden hose to water supply and turn water on Plug the unit into an outlet Press TEST then press RESET to assure proper connection to power Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 5 ...

Page 8: ...tart the pressure washer by turning ON OFF switch to ON Before turning the unit ON depress the trigger to bleed any trapped air out of the pump and hose Step 7 Step 8 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 6 ...

Page 9: ...shown in Fig 9 Caution To prolong the life of the unit it is recommended to rest the unit 5 minutes after every 30 minutes of use Caution Jet spray adjustment is very aggressive Do not adjust while spraying We recommend that for most cleaning applications a 20º spray angle should be used to avoid damage to the surface being sprayed USING THE ACCESSORIES 7 ...

Page 10: ...ged and inoperable Caution This machine has been designed for use with pressure washer detergents only The use of other detergents or chemicals may affect the operation of the machine and will void the warranty Fig 10 Detergent Application Step 1 Pull the detergent suction tube out and insert it into a detergent container Step 2 Step 3 Adjust the nozzle to low pressure setting to apply the deterge...

Page 11: ...lure to do so could result in personal injury due to descharge of high pressure water Step 4 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit Step 5 Disconnect the the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock Step 1 Turn the switch to OFF 0 position and unplug cord from outlet Step 2 Turn off the water supply Step 3 Press trigger to release water p...

Page 12: ...es not reach freezing tempera tures Do not store near furnace or other 1 2 3 4 Pump saver is available at your local hardware stores Connect the pump saver hose onto the adaptor and quick connect coupling Depress button on top of antifreeze container Continue until fluid exits the pump outlet Remove the hose from pump inlet 1 2 3 4 Optimum Winterizing Procedure Material required Pump saver Winteri...

Page 13: ...t filter that prevents debris going into the pump If the filter is not kept clean the flow of water to the pressure washer will be restricted and the pump may be damaged Adjustable Nozzle When the nozzle is clogged it will cause the pump to build pressure and may cause the unit to surge You can clean the nozzle by carefully inserting a thin sharp instrument i e paperclip into the tip to rid it of ...

Page 14: ...zle Unit does not reach high pressure Not enough inlet water supply Pump is sucking air Water inlet filter is clogged Discharge nozzle is obstructed Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle Remove filter and rinse...

Page 15: ...l pressure Voltage loss due to extension cord Pressure washer not used for long periods Tighten fittings Insert new washer Insert the spray nozzle into the trigger gun Carefully press in against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Call Customer Service Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water...

Page 16: ...loor models Any commercial industrial or rental usage of this product Any such usage will void the implied warranty Any product that has been damaged by freezing dropping misuse neglect accident abuse improper handling normal wear and tear or non compliance with the owner s manual Any product that has been damaged by a contaminated water supply water sediment or chemicals detergents that are not a...

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