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Safety precautions and warnings
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro-
priate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocu-
tion. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - - if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adapter with this product.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
This pressure washer may be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) on the
power cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electrical shock. Should replacement
of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong, grounding type plugs and 3-pole cord
connectors that accept the plug from the product. Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are identified by a marking „Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store
indoors while not in use“. Use only extension cords having an electrical rating (volts AND amps) not less
than the rating of the product. Examine extension cord before using, and replace if damaged. Do not
abuse the extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp
edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from
the extension cord.
WARNING - - To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch
the plug with wet hands.
2.3 Operation
(also see Sec. 3.0, Operating instructions)
High or low pressure (Sec. 4.2)
Generally speaking, high pressure loosens soil, and
low pressure moves it.
Attack the „dirtiest“ areas first, with high pressure.
Then complete the task with a combination of high
and low pressure as appropriate.
Technique (also see Sec. 4.4)
Generally, it’s best not to allow areas still being
cleaned to dry before you’ve finished. This is espe-
cially true if you’re using detergent. To remove
something like chewing gum, use high pressure
and „undercut“ it. To gain „reach“ (ie. for the eaves
of the house), use high pressure. Experimentation
will produce the ideal setting for your cleaning task.
2.4 Safety devices on the machine
Bypass/Overpressure relief
The high pressure side of the pump is equipped
with a combination bypass and safety valve. This
valve recirculates water back to the low pressure
side of the pump when the spray handle is closed
or the nozzle is blocked. The bypass/safety valve
also ensures that the pump pressure will never
exceed the working pressure by more than 300 psi
(well within the design strength of the pump). At this
pressure, the pump automatically switches from
high pressure to bypass mode. The bypass/safety
valve also relieves pump pressure when the ma-
chine is stopped.
Motor overload protection
The electric motor features overload protection. If
an overload occurs (caused by excessive pressure,
improper extension cord, or defect), the motor will
stop.