INTRODUCTION For your safety, please read and understand this instruction manual. Retain the manual for future reference and ensure that new users have also read and understood the instructions and warnings. If you have any problems with this unit that cannot be rectified by using the troubleshooting section on page 9, please call our customer careline on 0845 601 7834.
Thank you for purchasing this product, which has passed our extensive quality assurance process. Every care has been taken to ensure that it reaches you in perfect condition. However, in the unlikely event that you should experience a problem, or if we can offer any assistance or advice, please do not hesitate to contact our customer careline on 0845 601 7834, please do not return the pressure washer to the store of purchase.
Safety Instructions THIS MACHINE PRODUCES A HIGH PRESSURE WATER JET, WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS. FOLLOW ALL THE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE PRESSURE WASHER HAS BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO DESPATCH. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE CUSTOMER CARELINE. In addition to the safety information given in this manual all other applicable general safety regulations need to be observed.
Ensure you know how to stop this product and release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Each time the unit is switched off, release the pressure by squeezing the trigger. Never disconnect the high-pressure discharge hose from the machine while the system is pressurized. Used lubricants must be collected and treated in accordance with local authority regulations. Ensure safety devices are operating properly before each use. DO NOT remove or modify any part of the gun or unit.
Contents & Assembly Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the Customer Careline 0845 601 7834, please do not return pressure washer to the store of purchase.
Unpacking This packaging contains sharp objects. Take care when unpacking. This machine could require two persons to lift, assemble and move. Remove the machine, together with the accessories supplied, from the packaging. Do not throw the packaging away, keep it safe throughout the guarantee period then recycle if possible, otherwise dispose of it by the proper means. Do not let children play with empty plastic bags due to the risk of suffocation.
Angle To Cleaning Surface The optimum angle for spraying water against a cleaning surface is 45 degrees. Figure 5 Optimum angle to cleaning surface How To Avoid Damaging Surfaces Damage to cleaning surfaces occurs because the impact force of the water exceeds the durability of the surface. Never use a narrow high impact stream or a turbo/rotary nozzle on a surface that is susceptible to damage. Avoid spraying windows with a narrow high impact stream or turbo nozzle as this may cause damage.
Shutdown 1. Be sure all detergent is flushed from the system. 2. Turn off the pressure washer at on/off switch on unit. 3. Turn off the water supply. 4. After the motor and water supply are turned off, trigger the gun to depressurize system. CAUTION: NEVER turn water supply off before turning motor off. Serious damage could occur to the pump and/or motor. WARNING! NEVER disconnect the high-pressure discharge hose from machine while system is pressurized.
Troubleshooting chart Symptom Pressure washer does not start Pump does not reach necessary pressure Possible cause(s) 1. Unit is pressurized 2. Plug is not correctly connected or electric socket is faulty 3. Extension cord too long or wire size too small 4. Main voltage supply too low 1. Water inlet filter is clogged 2. Pump sucking air from hose connections 3. Nozzle worn or not correct size Fluctuating Pressure 1. Pump sucking in air 2. Clogged nozzle Motor stops suddenly 1.
EC Declaration of Conformity We, Halfords Limited, lcknield Street Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0DE hereby declare that the machine described below is both in its basic design and construction and in the version marketed by us conforms to the relevant safety and health related requirements of the appropriate EC Directives. This declaration shall cease to be valid if modifications are made to the machine without our approval.