4. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on
the unit.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose connection on the
trigger gun handle.
6. Release the trigger and engage 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 two minutes or more between
cleaning tasks:
1. Engage the gun safety lock (Fig. 17).
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 electric 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 and the pump
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.
Winterizing + 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. 23). Remove the filter and rinse with warm water
to prevent any foreign matter from clogging the pump
(Fig. 24).
Fig. 23
Garden hose
adapter
Fig. 24
2. Clean the nozzle with the needle clean-out tool provided
(Fig. 25). Remove any dirt from the nozzle hole and rinse.
Fig. 25
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Adapter filter
Filter
Needle clean-out tool