Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Check for cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARNING: The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating of unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged.
The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examine the
tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or tube if either is
damaged.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when you release it. Put safety latch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a orifice clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the orifice following these
instructions:
1.
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2.
ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
WARNING: The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
3. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
4. Twist nozzle clockwise to stream position. Using a 2mm
(5/64) allen wrench, remove orifice from end of nozzle
extension.
5. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting orifice.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds. Turn adjustable nozzle
extension to stream spray and move nozzle from low to
high while flushing.
7. Reinstall orifice into nozzle extension. DO NOT
overtighten orifice with allen wrench.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Engage trigger lock on spray gun and start engine
following instructions How to Start Your Pressure
Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating nozzle in high and
low positions.
O–Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O–Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663) or online at www.sears.ca. It is
not included with the pressure washer. This kit includes
replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to
the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit's
o-rings.
WARNING: The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and
its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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