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WARNING!
Turn off the water supply and squeeze the
trigger to depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury due to discharge of high-pressure water.
Taking a break
If you are taking a break of five minutes or more between
cleaning tasks:
1. Engage the gun safety lock on the back.
2. Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position.
3. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Storage
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CAUTION!
Always store your pressure washer in a
location where the temperature will not fall below 32ºF (0ºC).
The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage
if it freezes. FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY.
• Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry, covered area
where it is not subject to adverse weather conditions.
•
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area.
•
Always empty water from the hoses, the pump, and the
foam cannon bottle (if using) before storing.
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CAUTION!
The use of a pump protector is
recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage
over the winter months.
Winte 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 pressure washer for a few seconds until the
remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
•
Do not allow the high-pressure hose to become kinked.
•
Store the machine and accessories in a room that does
not reach freezing temperatures.
•
Do not store near a furnace or other sources of heat that
may dry out the pump seals.
• Operate the pressure washer with non-corrosive/non-toxic
anti-freeze, a pump saver, or a pump protector before
storing for the winter.
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WARNING!
Before reusing, completely flush the
unit out with clear water. Anti-freeze products can damage
paintwork, so you must ensure there is no anti-freeze left in the
system before using it again.
Maintenance
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CAUTION!
Before working on the pressure washer,
disconnect the plug from the power supply socket.
Clean the Adapter Filter and the Nozzle
1. To ensure good performance, check and clean the adapter
filter (Fig. 24). Remove the filter and rinse with warm water
to prevent any foreign matter from clogging the pump
(Fig. 25).
2. Clean the nozzle with the needle clean-out tool provided
(Fig. 26). Remove the nozzle from the spray wand; remove
any dirt from the nozzle hole and rinse.
Disposal
Recycling the Pressure Washer
•
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities.
•
Contact your local government agency for information
regarding the collection systems available.
Fig. 24
Adapter filter
Garden hose
adapter
Fig. 25
Filter
15º
Fig. 26
Needle clean-out tool
