POWERWASHER Models: PLS130AH / PLS200AH / DLS200AL / PLS160AH OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 05/11
CONTENTS Guarantee .................................................................................. 3 Specifications ............................................................................. 3 Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 4 Features ....................................................................................... 4 Assembly and Preparation for Use ........................................... 5 Operation ..................................
Thank you for selecting this CLARKE Power Washer for your cleaning requirements. This booklet contains important information about its operation and maintenance and should be read in conjunction with a similar guide produced by the manufacturers of the engine fitted to this particular unit. Please read both of these carefully before using the machine. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for twelve months from the date of purchase.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Water at high pressure can be dangerous and can cause damage to persons or property if the operator is careless. Never allow anyone to operate this equipment unless they are thoroughly reliable, and familiar with the safety precautions. • • • • • • • • NEVER direct the spray towards any person or animal.
ASSEMBLY and PREPARATION FOR USE. A - Pressure Regulator Knob B - Low Pressure Water Inlet C - High Pressure Water Outlet D - Pressure Gauge E - Unloader Valve F - Detergent Hose 1. Attach the handle to the frame, using the plastic screws supplied. 2. Assemble the lance, by screwing the two halves together securely, with the hand grip in any position convenient to the operator. 3. Two nipple sizes are supplied.
OPERATION 1. Turn the water supply fully ON at the mains. 2. Refer to the engine handbook, and start the engine. Move the speed lever to MAX. 3. To set the lance at high pressure, turn the hand grip of the lance clockwise (i.e. screw it ‘IN’), as far as it will go. Low pressure is set by screwing the grip ‘OUT. NOTE: Low pressure setting is used for detergent spraying. 4. Check that there are no leaks in the line connections.
water supply. Spray the detergent on to the vehicle, patio etc, and allow it to work itself into the grime. To rinse, set the lance to it’s high pressure setting, and blast off the off the dirt. After cleaning, suspend the detergent hose in a container of clean water. Set the lance to low pressure, and with the engine running, and the mains water supply ‘on’, depress the trigger of the lance, and thoroughly flush out the system.
PARTS LIST PLS200AH & DLS200AL No. Description Qty Part No. No. Description Qty Part No.
PARTS DIAGRAM PLS200AH, DLS200AL 9
PARTS LIST PLS130AH No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Engine (130AH) Pump Frame Screw Washer Key Screw (130AB) Screw (130AH) Washer Washer Nut Pressure Gauge Unloader Hose Connection Chemical Hose Chemical Filter Anti Vibration Mount Qty Part No. 1 1 1 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 No.
PARTS DIAGRAM PLS130AH, PLS160AH 11