Devillbiss air power company pressure washer operation manual (1 page)
Summary of Contents for DeVilbiss Air Power Company EXCELL VR2400
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Operation manual for model VR2400 Record All Information for future reference: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: Questions? 1-800-888-2468 Learn more about your pressure washer and register on line at .VR2400. Pressure Washer IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..10-14 SAFETY GUIDELINE/DEFINITIONS ..2 MAINTENANCE........15-16 CONSUMER SAFTEY INFORMATION...2 STORAGE..........17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3-6 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE..18-19 CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE WARRANTY..........20 INFORMATION .........6 QUICK FACTS........22 CARTON CONTENTS......7 ESPAÑOL..........23-44 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ....8-9 SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP- MENT PROBLEMS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Operation Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read Operation Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAZARD RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN •...
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HAZARD RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could • If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel result in fire or breathing hazard, serious shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off injury or death can result.
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HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe operation of your pressure washer • Do not use chlorine bleach or any other could lead to serious injury or death to corrosive compound. you or others. •...
HAZARD RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety • High velocity fluid spray can cause glasses.Wear protective clothing to protect objects to break, propelling particles at against accidental spraying. high speed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. NOTE: Knobs are assembled to inside of frame. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely. To Assemble Accessories Panel Remove top screws on handle assembly. Loosen bottom screws on handle assembly.
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Place grooves in accessories panel assembly onto screws and slide panel assembly into place. Screws Place screws (removed earlier) into the top holes and secure accessories panel assembly to handles. Do not overtighten. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual supplied by engine manufacturer for correct procedure.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chemical Hose Spray High Pressure Hose Engine...
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BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve Throttle Control Lever: Controls engine speed. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch.
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HOW TO USE WAND: Your pressure washer is equipped with a multi-adjustable spray wand with both high and low pressure settings. The high pressure setting is for cleaning and rinsing, the low pressure setting is for applying chemicals or cleaning solutions to surfaces.
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HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. To apply chemicals: Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown.
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STARTING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedures for your engine type. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine.
MAINTENANCE When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure, moving parts, or fire that can cause serious injury or death! Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect spark plug wire, let engine cool and release all water pressure. The engine contains flammable fuel.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from Filter Screen water inlet of pump as shown. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump.
STORAGE ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for storage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to protect the internal seals of the pressure washer when STORING THE UNIT FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND/OR WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Add Fuel. No fuel. Engine will not Pressure builds up after two pulls start (see Engine Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure. Manual for on the recoil starter or after initial further engine use. troubleshooting) Move choke to the “Choke”...
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM See How to Use Spray Wand Spray wand not in low pressure. Will not draw paragraph in the Operation chemicals Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Make sure end of chemical hose Chemical screen not in chemical is fully submerged into chemical.
WARRANTY DeVilbiss Air Power Company warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e., income producing) are...
QUICK FACTS 1-800-888-2468 CALL TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES Use fresh high quality unleaded gas. Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage. Engine oil: Refer to engine owners manual supplied with this unit. Use only cold water.
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