OWNERS MANUAL FOR PRESSURE WASHER Model No. W1218 SPECIFICATION CHART MODEL W1218 PUMP PRESSURE 1250 P.S.I. MAX FLOW RATE 1.8 G.P.M. VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT 120V/15 AMP/60HZ MINIMUM FUSE SIZE 15 AMP., TIME DELAY POWER CORD 35' WITH GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) HOSE 25' SWIVEL HIGH PRESSURE HOSE PKG. WEIGHT 40 LBS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE WARRANTY STATEMENT ..................................................... 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 4-5 GLOSSARY ............................................................................ 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION CORDS ........... 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 7 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE .................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household usage only).
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE Information for preventing damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN n RISK OF FLUID INJECTION n RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY n RISK OF INJURY FROM WAND RECOIL n RISK TO BREATHING n RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE n Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in serious injury or amputation. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries.
GLOSSARY GFCI: (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) This pressure washer is equipped with a GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electrical shock. (Figure 1) KICK START: There is a tendancy on new units or units that have not been used for awhile for the motor to "Hum" briefly on start-up followed by the Trip-out of the GFCI, sometimes repeatedly. This is not a defect in the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS STARTED. MAINTENANCE 1. WATER SCREEN: Inspect the water screen before attaching water supply. Clean water screen if dirty. 2. Clean the nozzle with the nozzle cleaning kit. 3. Flush wand assembly backwards with water or compressed air. 4. If pressure is still too high, repeat steps 1-3. 2. SIPHON HOSE: If the siphon tube is used for detergent or wax remove and place in a container of clean water.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Motor will not start and there is no humming sound 1. Not plugged in. 2. "RESET" button on GFCI not pushed. 3. Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse is blown. 1. Plug in. 2. Push "RESET" button. 3. Reset breaker or replace fuse. Power source circuit continues to trip 1. Too much load already on or blow fuses circuit. 1. Reduce load on circuit. 2. Try another 15 amp circuit. Motor hums but will not start 1.
ACCESSORIES/CLEANING SOLUTIONS/SERVICE PARTS HIGH PRESSURE ROTARY NOZZLE PART NUMBER WA100 • • • • Fits DeVilbiss pressure washer wands High pressure rotating spray for maximum cleaning Durable stainless steel nozzle Brass thread connections eliminate leakage ANGLE ROTARY BRUSH KIT PART NUMBER WA200 • • • • • • Fits DeVilbiss pressure washer wands 7 in. dia. nylon brush with rotating brush Adjustable- for angled surfaces Adjustable- for angled use 2 ft.
ACCESSORIES/CLEANING SOLUTIONS/SERVICE PARTS HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER (1 gallon pre-mixed) PART NUMBER WA401 • • • • • • For use with DeVilbiss pressure washers Cuts through grease and oil Removes grease, oil, and other tough stains Ideal for cleaning engines, grills, and farm equipment Pre-mixed – ready to use One U.S. gallon (3.
OWNERS MANUAL FOR DeVILBISS PRESSURE WASHER MODEL NO. W1218 Attach Sales Receipt Here. Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work. WARRANTY This product is covered by the DeVilbiss one year limited warranty (SP-100-E). The warranty can be found on page 3 or is available upon request. Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.