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Qualcast 1800W High Pressure Washer Original instruction manual Q1W-SP07-1800 Technical Support & Parts 01904 727500 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk Scan to watch our new instruction videos! Important – Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your pressure washer. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your pressure washer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Safety Information Contents Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Safety Information............................3 Warning Symbols ..........................3 General Safety............................4 Personal Safety.............................4 Operating Safety............................6 Maintenance and Storage Safety......................7 Intended Use............................7 Service..............................7 In the Box ..............................8 Assemble the Pressure Washer........................9 Preparing to Operate the Pressure washer....................10 Operating the Pressure Washer........................13 Maintenance and Repair...........................17...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Warning Symbols The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the pressure washer. Warning Read the instruction manual Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General Safety IMPORTANT! - Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. - Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Personal Safety (continued) - High-pressure jets can be dangerous if misused. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical equipment or the appliance itself. - Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure quickly, be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operating Safety (continued) - Water that has flown through backflow preventers is considered to be non-potable. - The PVC or polychloroprene sheathed power cord, or extension cables (H05VV-F) are acceptable for use at temperatures at or above 0 - Always ensure that a machine which has been switched off and cannot be restarted unintentionally.
- to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required). - to use with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Qualcast. Observe the instructions provided with these detergents.
In the Box Parts high pressure washer spiral spray lance manual gun storage spray lance high pressure hose handle trigger gun patio cleaner screws 4pcs extend lance for patio cleaner water inlet male connector fix brush nozzle pin If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 01904 727500 Customer Helpline 01904 727500 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk...
Assemble the Pressure Washer Preparing to assemble the pressure washer IMPORTANT! - Remove all parts of the pressure washer from the box and carefully remove all packaging. Take care not to lose any instructions which may be affixed to the parts. These provide important information which will be required while attached the pressure washer.
Preparing to Operate the Pressure Washer Step 1 - Fit the high pressure hose to the washer WARNING! Always wear safety gloves when doing any work on the pressure washer. Remove the plastic cover and then connect the high pressure hose to the pressure washer. Attach high pressure hose to the machine’s water outlet (hand tighten only).
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Preparing to Operate the Pressure Washer Step 4 - Assemble inlet adapter. Attach the inlet adapter to the machine’s water inlet. Hand tighten only. Step 5 - Connect garden hose and inlet adapter. Before you attach your water hose (not included), run the water through to eliminate any air in the hose to avoid air locking.
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Preparing to Operate the Pressure Washer Step 7 - Connect socket Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and your hands and plug are dry. Connect the plug to the mains socket. Note! We Recommend the use of a RCD Safety protection plug. Operate the Pressure Washer Step 1 - Starting WARNING!
Operate the Pressure Washer Step 2 - Stopping 1. Release the trigger, and replace the safety lock. 2. To switch the machine off, set the On/Off switch to OFF. Step 3 – Use the high pressure lance WARNING! - Always turn off the machine when changing the high pressure lance.-The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged.
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Operate the Pressure Washer Step 3 – Use the high pressure lance (continued) CAUTION! - Jet spray adjustment is very aggressive. Do not adjust while spraying. Switch the machine off when interrupting your work for extended periods of time. - The high-pressure pump starts running as soon as you operate the hand-held spray gun. The high-pressure pump stops running as soon as you release the trigger on the hand-held spray gun.
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Operate the Pressure Washer Step 4 – Use the detergent bottle WARNING! In case of contact with detergents: rinse with an abundance of clean water Always turn off the machine when changing the detergent bottle. 1. Unscrew the bottle cap of the detergent bottle. Fill the detergent tank with the relevant suppliers diluted recommended mixture level.
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Operate the Pressure Washer Step 6 - Use the patio cleaner WARNING! Always turn off machine when changing the patio cleaner 1. Fit the patio cleaner (D) with the extended lance (E) to the trigger gun. 2. Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to operate unit. 3.
Maintenance and Repair Maintenance and Repair(continued) - After every use wipe the machine with a slight damp cloth. Do not clean the machine using a high-pressure water jet. - Clean the high-pressure jet nozzle. The pressure washer is equipped with a water filter to protect the pump. If the filter is not kept clean, the water flow to the machine will be restricted and the pump may be damaged.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting WARNING! - Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! - Always turn off the machine and remove the plug before making any adjustment.
Technical Data Technical Data Table Voltage 230-240V~/ 50Hz Input power 1800W Max pressure 150bar Rated pressure 100bar Rated flow 5.5l/min Max flow 7l/min Inlet T Net weight 9.5kg Measured sound pressure level 83dB (A), k=3 dB (A) Measured sound power level 92dB (A), k=3 dB (A) Guaranteed sound power level 94dB (A)
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and disposal (continued) This symbol is known as the Crossed out Wheelie Bin Symbol. When this symbol is marked on a product or battery, it means that it should not be disposed of with your general household waste.
Plug Replacement Plug Replacement (continued) CABLES IMPORTANT • Use only 1.00mm size cable up to 40 metres length maximum. Maximum rating: 1.00mm size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC. • YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WAHSER IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase. This must be in the form of a Sales receipt or Bank statement and must show that the product has been purchased within 2 years prior to the claim, from the retailer that it was originally sold to.
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