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FIG. 1 English DP2800 Pressure Washer A. Handle assemble B. Frame C. High-pressure hose D. Spray gun E. Quick-connect spray wand F. Panel assembly G. Nozzle holder H. High-pressure pump oil plug c p I. Engine dipstick/oil plug J. High-pressure pump K. Engine L. Choke control M. Starter grip N. Fuel valve lever O. Engine switch P. Gas cap Q. Throttle control lever f g a d k Q h l n m e Engine Refer to the engine instruction manual for location and operation of other engine controls.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
English • Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted surfaces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, vinyl or the pressure hose, itself), and damage live plants. DANGER: Risk of explosion or fire What can happen How to prevent it • Shut off engine and allow • Spilled gasoline and it’s it to cool before adding fuel vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, to the tank.
• Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes or lungs. • Use only cleaning fluids specifically recommended for high-pressure washers. Follow manufacturers recommendations. Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound. DANGER: RISK of FLUID INJECTION and Laceration What can happen • Injuries can result if system pressure is not reduced before attempting maintenance or disassembly.
English DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY What can happen How to prevent it • High-velocity fluid spray • Always wear ANSI-approved can cause objects to break, Z87.1 safety glasses. Wear propelling particles at high protective clothing to protect speed. against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals. • Light or unsecured objects can become hazardous projectiles.
Danger: RISK of unsafe operation (CONTINUED) • If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury. • The spray gun/wand is a powerful cleaning tool that could look like a toy to a child. • Keep children away from the pressure washer at all times.
English WARNING: RISK of Bursting What can happen How to prevent it • Over inflation of tires could result in serious injury and property damage. • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure. NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar equipment used to inflate tires can fill small tires similar to these very rapidly.
WARNING: RISK OF electrical Shock What can happen How to prevent it • Spray directed at electrical • Unplug any electrically outlets or switches, or objects operated product before attempting to clean it. Direct connected to an electrical spray away from electric circuit, could result in a fatal electrical shock. outlets and switches. 4. Place the nozzle holder (G) onto the panel assembly (F) and push each nozzle holder into place. 5.
English OPERATION Pressure Adjustments Yellow 40˚ covers wide areas of cleaning metal, concrete, wood or vinyl low pressure applies cleaning metal, concrete, solutions wood or vinyl Black * Caution: The high-pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon when spray wand is in the high-pressure setting. Starting Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before starting pressure washer. DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the highpressure 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.
English • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine 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. When the temperature inside the pump rises too high the thermal relief valve (T) will open and release a gush of water in an effort to lower T the temperature inside the pump. The thermal relief valve will then close.
Pump NOTE: The pump was filled with oil at the factory. 1. Change pump oil after the first 10 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter. To Check Oil 1. The oil level should come to the dot in the middle of the sight glass (X). H How To Change Pump Oil 1. Loosen pump oil fill plug (H). 2. Place a container under the oil drain plug (Y). X 3. Remove pump oil drain plug. Y 4. After oil is drained, replace oil drain plug. Tighten securely. 5. Remove pump oil plug and fill with 8.5 oz.
English sTORAGE Engine 3. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun. Z 4. Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the spray wand. Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool (Z) provided and back flush with clean water. 5. Direct water supply into spray wand to back flush loosened particles for 30 seconds. 6. Reassemble the nozzle to the wand. 7. Reconnect spray wand to gun then turn on water supply. 8. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high pressure setting to test.
Pressure Washer Service Information Please have the following information available for all service calls: Model Number ____________ Serial Number ___________ Date and Place of Purchase ____________________________ Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center, a DeWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
English FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DeWALT for a free replacement.
Glossary Chemical hose: Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the water. Refer to Chemicals and Cleaning Solvents. Chemical injection system: Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents with water to improve cleaning effectiveness. Choke control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. (GPM x PSI = CU) Fuel valve lever: Opens/closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water.
English Troubleshooting Guide This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified DeWALT technician or your dealer. Problem Code Engine will not start .......................................................................................................
Troubleshooting Codes Code POSSIBLE SOLUTION No fuel. Add fuel. 2 Low oil. Add required amount of oil. 3 Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure. 4 Choke lever in the No Choke position. Move choke to the Choke position. 5 Spark plug wire not attached. Attach spark plug wire. 6 Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF position. Place engine ON/OFF switch in on position.
(Troubleshooting Codes cont.) English Code possible cause POSSIBLE SOLUTION 17 Spray wand not in low pressure. See Spray Wand Nozzles under Operation. 18 Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. 19 Chemical screen not in cleaning solution. Make sure end of chemical hose is fully submerged into cleaning solution. 20 Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same consistency as water. 21 Worn seal or packing. Have parts cleaned or replaced by authorized service center.
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