Cleaning, Maintenance & Storage - Yard force EW U15 Instruction Manual

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
WARNING! Before cleaning, maintenance or storing, make sure that the pressure
washer ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, the power plug is removed from the
electrical supply, the water supply has been turned off, the water supply hose is
disconnected and any residual pressure in the lance and high pressure hose has
been released.
CLEANING
- Wipe the pressure washer with a slightly damp cloth. Do not clean the pressure washer
using a high pressure water jet.
MAINTENANCE
There are NO user maintainable parts inside the pressure washer. If the main unit requires
service it should only be repaired by an authorised service centre.
- Clean the adjustable lance with the nozzle cleaning pin provided as required. (Fig. 19)
- Clean the water filter.
The pressure washer is equipped with a small water filter inside of the water inlet adaptor
to protect the pump from debris in the water supply. If the filter is not kept clean, then the
water flow to the machine will be restricted and may damage the pressure washer. (Fig.
20)
Note: The filter should be checked before each use.
- Remove water inlet adapter to get access to the filter.
- Remove the filter
- Rinse filter until it is free of debris and blockage.
- Replace the filter and inlet adapter.
STORAGE
- Disassemble the lance and spray gun.
- Remove the hoses from the pressure washer.
- Drain any residual water from the high pressure hose, lance, spray gun and pressure
washer.
- Wipe all components down with a soft dry cloth.
- Store the pressure washer in a dry well ventilated area out of the reach of children.
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