Black & Decker PW1450TD Original Instructions Manual page 29

Symptom
No detergent suction –units
with tanks
No detergent suction –units
with attachable applicators
Unit begins to smoke
Pressure washer does not
start up
Pump does not reach
necessary pressure
Appliance noisy
Fluctuating Pressure
Motor stops suddenly
Possible Cause(s)
1. Lance nozzle is not in low pressure
2. High pressure extension hose or high
pressure hose is too long.
3. Injector clogged on pump
Detergent applicator is clogged
Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
1. Unit is pressurized
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
3. Extension cord is too long or wire
size too small
4. Main voltage supply is too low
5. Thermal safety switch has tripped
1. Water inlet filter is clogged
2. Pump is sucking air from hose
connections
3. Nozzle is worn or not correct size
4. Unloader is clogged or Worn
5. Valves is clogged or worn
6. No water supply.
Water too hot
1. Pump is sucking in air
2. Clogged nozzle
3. Valves dirty, worn of stuck
4. Water seals worn
1. Extension cord is too long or wire size
too small
2. Thermal safety switch has tripped
due to overheating
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Corrective Action(s)
1. Slide lance nozzle into low pressure
position
2. Remove high pressure exten sion hose
or use high pressure hose shorter than 25
feet.
3. Call the dealer
1. Clean applicator with warm water
2. Replace applicator
Turn off unit and call the dealer
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Check plug, socket and fuse
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply voltage age is
adequate
5. Switch off unit and allow motor to cool
down
1. Clean water inlet filter
2. Check that connections and locking ring
are properly tightened
3. Call the dealer
4. Call the dealer
5. Call the dealer
6. Completely open water tap
Reduce temperature (see technical data)
1. Check that hoses and connections are
tight
2. Clean with tip cleaner
3. Call the dealer
4. Call the dealer
1. Remove extension cord
2. Check that main supply voltage
corresponds to specifications