Porter-Cable PCE1700 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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2. Place other end of chemical
hose with filter on it into container
holding chemical/cleaning
solution. NOTE: The chemical/
water ratio is 7:1, for every 7
gallons of water pumped one
gallon of chemical/cleaning
solution will be used.
3. Install low pressure (black)
nozzle into quick connect fitting
of wand, see How To Use Wand
paragraph in this section.
4. After use of chemical, siphon
clean water through chemical
hose to rinse it and pump clean.
Chemicals which remain in pump
can damage it. Damage to pump
due to chemicals will not be
covered under warranty.
NOTE: Chemicals and soap will not
siphon when wand is in the high
pressure setting.
HOW TO SIPHON
CHEMICALS AND CLEANING
SOLVENTS
Siphoning chemicals or cleaning
solvents is a low pressure operation.
NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals
designed for pressure washer use. Do
not use bleach.
To siphon chemicals:
1. Press
chemical
hose onto
barbed fitting
located near
high pressure
hose
connection
of pump as
shown.
Barbed Fitting
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING UNIT
Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high-
pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high-pressure spray to
come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
Serious injury will occur.
Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to
penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other
serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can
result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
Risk of fluid injection and laceration. Always relieve sys tem pres-
sure before changing accessories. Place on/off switch in off
position, turn off water sup ply, and pull gun trigger until water stops fl owing.
Never pull water supply hose to move pres sure washer. This
could damage hose and/or pump inlet.
DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
Never turn water supply off while pressure washer motor is running or
damage to pump will result.
DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump
operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is
left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the
pump can be damaged.
For outdoor use only. Store indoors.
This Product is intended for intermittent use only. Operate pressure
washer one hour or less in a 2 hour period.
If you do not understand these precautions please call 1-888-848-5175 to
speak to a service representative for further instructions
.