Westinghouse WPX3000e Manuel D'utilisation page 14

OPERATION
NOTICE
The water used in this device must
come from a water main. DO NOT use this device with
water from a lake, pool, pond, etc. NEVER use hot
water with this product.
l Turn the water faucet completely off.
l Uncoil and straighten the garden hose to remove any
bends or kinks.
l Flush water through the hose for several seconds to
remove debris and then turn the faucet off again.
l Inspect the screen inside the water inlet for damage or
clogs. Clean or replace as needed. NEVER connect a
garden hose without the screen in place.
l Insert the garden hose into the water inlet.
l Thread the collar on the inlet onto the garden hose. Tighten
securely.
NOTICE
ALWAYS turn the water supply "ON"
before turning the pressure washer power to "ON".
Running the pump dry of water will cause damage
to the internal components and render the pressure
washer inoperable.
OVERVIEW
This pressure washer can produce very high levels of water
pressure and can be used for a variety cleaning applications
such as cleaning decks and walkways, washing vehicles
and equipement; and removing dirt from home exteriors
and fences.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figure 13.
l Connect a garden hose as described previously and turn
the water on.
NOTICE
ALWAYS turn the water supply "ON"
before turning the pressure washer power to "ON".
Running the pump dry of water will cause damage
to the internal components and render the pressure
washer inoperable.
l Connect a garden hose and turn the water on.
l Completely unwind the power cord and connect it to a
grounded 120 volt outlet.
WARNING
the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
l Hold the trigger handle with both hands and point the
lance in a safe direction.
l Release the safety lock and squeeze the trigger to re-
lease water and air out of the hose. Continue squeezing
the trigger until there is a steady stream of water, then
release and lock the trigger. Refer to Using the Trigger
Handle later in this section.
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Keep all connections dry and off
FIG. 12
A - Garden hose
B - Water inlet
FIG. 13
B
A
A - On/off switch
B - On position
C - Off position
l Press the on/off switch to start the pressure washer. The
unit will run for several seconds and shut off. This is a
normal function of the auto-start feature.
NOTE: The unit could be pressurized even if you don't
hear the motor and pump running. Always be cautious
when you are around a pressure washer.
l Press the on/off switch again to stop the pressure washer.
l When you stop the pressure washer, water pressure may
remain in the system. Point the trigger handle in a safe
direction and pull the trigger to release the water pressure.
B
A
C