Maintenance & Repair
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WARNING
:
High pressure fluid injection hazard
High-pressure fluid discharge from leaks (even pin-sized) or
ruptured components can pierce skin and inject fluid into the body.
Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue
damage leading to infection, gangrene, and possibly amputation.
•
Never use a finger or skin to check for leaks.
•
Never operate machine with damaged or missing hoses/parts.
•
Never attempt to repair a high-pressure hose or component
–
Always replace it with a part that is rated at or above the
pressure rating of this machine.
1)
Check hoses, fittings, wand, trigger gun and connections for signs of wear,
cracks, looseness, or leaks. Replace as required.
2)
Check and clean the nozzle orifice.
Garden hose water
inlet
Clean the garden hose water inlet filter before each use.
WARNING
:
When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous chemicals have been
used with the filter and take any precautions that may be recommended
by the manufacturer of these chemicals. Always dispose of hazardous
fluids per local, state, and national guidelines.
1)
Unscrew garden hose from water inlet (if connected).
2)
Remove filter screen from garden hose water inlet.
3)
Run water through filter screen to clean.
4)
Reassemble
Check tire pressure
Check and refill tire pressure before each use
.
1)
Remove air cap on tire.
2)
Check tire pressure.
3)
If needed, fill tire to 30 psi. Do not over inflate.
Bad
Exposed wire mesh due to
wear
Water dripping or spraying,
or localized moisture
Good
Bad
Fig. 11
