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
(800)-743-4115.
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.
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 pump. See Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.
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.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air
and impurities.
6. Attach spray wand to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar
of spray wand, insert spray tip and release collar. Tug
on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See
How to Use Spray Tips.
8. Push master ON/OFF switch (A) to OFF (0) position.
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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.
9. 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.
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.
10. Press TEST button (B). The indicator light (C) should
be OFF.
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B
C
11. Press RESET button (D). The indicator light (C)
should be ON.
NOTICE DO NOT use the electric pressure washer if
above test fails.
12. Press the master ON/OFF switch (A) to the pressure
washer ON (I) position.
13. 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.
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