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Shutting Down
1.
Press the On/Off button on the control panel.
2.
Pour the remaining water out from the bucket or turn off
the water source.
3. Hold the trigger to release water pressure.
4. If using the base unit directly, disconnect the garden hose
from the water inlet on the base unit.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose connection on the
trigger gun handle.
6. Release the trigger and lock the gun safety lock.
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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. Lock the gun safety lock.
2.
Push the On/Off button to stop the machine.
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 all hoses, the pump, the soap
dispense attachment and the bucket 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 machine 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,
remove the battery from the compartment.
1. To ensure good performance, check and clean the water
inlet filter. Remove the filter and rinse with warm water to
prevent any foreign matter from clogging the pump
(Figs. 26 – 27).
2. Clean the nozzle with the needle clean-out tool provided
(Fig. 28). Remove the spray wand from the gun; remove
any dirt from the nozzle hole and rinse.
Fig. 26
Water
inlet filter
Garden hose adapter
Base unit
Fig. 27
Water inlet filter
