8
Operation
How to Start Your Electric Pressure Washer
Follow the instructions below in the order presented. If
you have any problems operating your electric pressure
washer, please call the electric pressure washer helpline at
(877) 224-0458
.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.0 gallons (11.4 l) per minute and no less than 20 PSI
(1.3 BAR) at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO
NOT siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray
gun and high pressure outlet. See
Assembly
section.
3. Connect garden hose to water inlet.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
4. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press
trigger lock button and squeeze trigger to purge pump
system of air.
5. Install spray wand and selected nozzle onto spray
gun. See
Assembly
section.
NOTICE
The unit can be operated in vertical or horizontal
positions.
6. Turn master ON/OFF switch (
A
) to OFF (0) position.
7. Plug electrical power cord into a dedicated electrical
circuit rated for 120 Volts AC at 15 Amps that is
properly installed in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. Circuit is not to supply any other
electrical needs. The indicator light on the GFCI
should be ON.
NOTICE
The indicator light must be ON for the electric
pressure washer to operate.
8. Press TEST button (
B
). The indicator light (
C
) should
be OFF.
9. Press RESET button (
D
). The indicator light (
C
)
should be ON.
NOTICE
DO NOT use the electric pressure washer if
above test fails.
10. Turn master ON/OFF switch to ON (I) position.
11. Point gun in a safe direction, press trigger lock button
and squeeze trigger.
The electric pressure washer motor will start and stop as
spray gun trigger is depressed and released.
The electric pressure washer is now ready for use.
Instructions for use of the supplied accessories are given
later in this section.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution. Use of an
extension cord could cause electric shock or
burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this electric
pressure washer. Your home’s electrical circuit
receptacle or extension cord may not provide lifesaving
ground-fault circuit-interruption protection.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution. Non-operating
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) could
result in death or bodily injury. If indicator light
does not stay ON after test and reset, do not
use GFCI.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash
back or propel objects resulting in serious
injury.
Always wear indirect vented (chemical
splash) safety goggles marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment.
NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
A
B
D
C
