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WARNING!
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
pets, live electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.
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Do not direct the jet at yourself or others in order to clean
clothes or footwear.
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Disconnect the tool – Disconnect from the electrical
power supply before performing any maintenance task.
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Keep children away – This high-pressure electric
power washer must not be used by children or untrained
personnel.
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To ensure safety, use only original replacement parts from
the manufacturer or those approved by the manufacturer.
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WARNING!
Water that has flowed through backflow
preventers is considered to be non-potable.
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WARNING!
During cleaning, maintenance or when
replacing parts, the machine must be disconnected from its
power source by removing the plug from the socket outlet.
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WARNING!
High-pressure hoses, fittings, and
couplings are important for the safe operation of the appliance.
Use only hoses, fittings, and couplings recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Check for damaged parts – Do not use the appliance if
the supply cord or other important parts of the appliance
are damaged (e.g. safety devices, high-pressure hoses,
trigger gun).
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This high-pressure electric power washer must not be
used at temperatures below 32ºF (0°C).
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WARNING!
Power cords on drums should always be
completely unwound to prevent the cord from overheating.
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Power cord connections should be kept dry and off
the ground.
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If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance.
Contact your authorized Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
dealer or
call the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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Keep the machine on a stable, flat surface during
operation, handling, transportation, and storage. Sudden
overturn of the machine can cause bodily injury.
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In the event of an accident or breakdown, switch off the
machine immediately. (If contact with detergent occurs,
rinse with an abundance of clean water.)
Electrical Safety
ATTENTION: If there are problems with the electrical mains,
short voltage drops may appear when starting the equipment.
This can, in turn, influence other equipment (e.g. cause a lamp
to blink). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax < 0.335 OHM, such
disturbances are not expected. (If you require assistance,
contact your local supply authority for further information.)
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WARNING!
Electrical Shock Hazard – Before starting
up your machine, please check it carefully for any defects. If
you find any, do not start up your machine and contact your
distributor.
The following should be observed when connecting the
high-pressure electric power washer to the electric supply:
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The electric supply to this appliance should include either
a residual current device that will interrupt the supply if the
leakage current to the earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a
device that will interrupt the earth circuit (GFCI).
IMPORTANT: Only use water without any impurities. If there
is a risk of running sand into the inlet water (i.e. from your own
well), an additional filter should be installed.
Safety Devices
The spray gun features a safety lock. When the lock is
activated, the spray gun cannot be operated.
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Thermal sensor – A thermal sensor protects the motor
against overloading. If the thermal sensor is activated and
the power is cut off, wait for a while until the motor is cool
and restart the unit.
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Double insulation – In a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added
to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and
should be performed only by qualified service personnel at
an authorized Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
dealer. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical
to the parts they replace. A double-insulated appliance
is marked with the words “Double Insulation” or “Double
Insulated.” The symbol (square within a square) may
also be marked on the appliance.
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Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection – This
pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power-supply
cord. This device provides additional protection from the
risk of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or
cord become necessary, use only identical replacement
parts that include GFCI protection.
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It is not recommended to use an extension cord with this
pressure washer. The unit comes standard with a 35 ft
GFCI power cord. Using an extension cord may cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other). The
appliance plug will only fit into a polarized outlet one way.
If the appliance plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, make sure
that you are using the correct polarized wall outlet. If the
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not modify the appliance
plug, power cord receptacle, or power cord plug in any
way.
