Operation - Black & Decker BEPW1700 Instruction Manual

Attaching Soap Bottle (Fig. F)
To connect the soap bottle
the end of the soap bottle inside the spray handle and turn
the soap bottle counterclockwise to lock it into position.
nOTE: The wand and soap bottle cannot be installed at the
same time.
nOTE: The soap bottle should be positioned underneath the
barrel of the spray handle. Do not position the soap bottle
above the barrel of the plastic gun as this will lead to soap
dripping on the barrel.
Spray Tip Application
40° White Nozzle For automotive washing.
Turbo Nozzle For abrasive cleaning.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the spray handle
grip 5 and the other hand on the spray handle
Test Ground‑Fault Circuit‑Interrupter
(GFCI) Before Each Use (Fig. A)
This pressure washer is provided with a ground‑fault
circuit‑interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the
power‑supply cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of electric shock.
1. Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
working grounded outlet.
2. The indicator at the top of the GFCI should turn green
when product is ready to use.
3. Press the "TEST" button (bottom). The green indicator
should disappear.
4. Press "RESET" button for use.
5. Do not use the pressure washer if the above test fails.
Pressure Washing
Preparing Surface for Cleaning
• Remove objects from the area which could create a
hazard such as children's toys or outdoor furniture.
• Insure that all doors and windows are closed tight.
Protect all plants and trees in the adjacent area with a
drop cloth ensuring that they will not be harmed by
any overspray.
• Pre‑rinse cleaning area with fresh water.
19 to the spray handle 4
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• Use only detergents formulated for pressure washers.
• Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use.
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Preparing Pressure Washer Unit for Use
(Fig. A)

DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration.
When using the high‑pressure 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.

CAUTION: Before operation:
1. Connect the water supply to the pressure washer. For
instructions on connecting the water supply to the
pressure washer, please refer to Attaching Garden Hose
under Assembly and Adjustments.
2. Connect the high pressure hose to the pressure washer
and the pressure wand. For instructions on connecting
the high pressure hose to the pressure washer and
pressure wand, please refer to Attaching High Pressure
Hose under Assembly and Adjustments.
Preparing Spray Handle
iMPORTAnT: Before turning on the pressure washer unit,
disengage the trigger lock‑off
1. Disengage the trigger lock‑off
2. Squeeze the trigger
purge the system of air.
3. If air is still found in the water stream, continue to run
water through the spray handle.
Cleaning a Surface (Fig. A, H)
1. To start the pressure washer, rotate the ON/OFF switch
to the on position.
2. The best angle for spraying water against a cleaning
surface is 45 °.
‑ Spraying head on tends to cause dirt particles to
imbed in the surface.
‑ When working on vertical surfaces, it is best to
into a
apply detergent starting at the bottom and working
upwards which will prevent the detergent from
sliding down and causing streaks.
3. To disengage the spray handle, release the trigger.
Moving the Pressure Washer (Fig. A)
1. Turn OFF the pressure washer unit
ON/OFF switch
water supply.
2. Point the spray wand
trigger 7
3. When the spray wand is completely empty, lift the
pressure washer by the handle
Shutdown (Fig. A)
1. Turn OFF the pressure washer unit
OFF switch
water supply and unplug the cord from the outlet.
2. Discharge residual pressure by squeezing the trigger
until no more water comes out of the spray wand
and squeeze the trigger
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7 . Hold the trigger for 30 seconds to
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9 to the off position. Then turn OFF the
2 in a safe direction and pull the
to release remaining water pressure.
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9 to the OFF position. Then turn OFF the
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by rotating the
by rotating the ON/
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