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INSTRUCTION MODEL MANUAL MODèLE MANUEL MS60772 D’UTILISATION If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Si votre rondelle de pression ne travaille pas convenablement ou s'il y a des parties manquant ou cassé, s'il vous plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU D'ACHAT.
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 EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
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DANGER: Risk to BREAthiNG (AsphyxiAtioN) WhAt cAN hAppEN hoW to pREvENt it • Breathing ex h aust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se r i o us injury or death! En g ine ventilated area. Avoid en c losed areas exhaust contains carbon mon o x i de, such as ga r ages, base m ents, etc.
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DANGER: Risk of iNJURy fRoM spRAy WhAt cAN hAppEN hoW to pREvENt it • High-velocity fluid spray can cause • Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 objects to break, projecting particles safety glasses. Wear protective clothing at high speed. to protect against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals.
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DANGER: Risk of iNJURy oR pRop ER ty 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. shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF Se r ious in j u r y or death can re s ult. position before transporting to avoid fuel Fuel or oil leaks will dam a ge carpet, leaks. If pres s ure wash e r is not equipped...
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WARNiNG: Risk of BURstiNG WhAt cAN hAppEN hoW to pREvENt it • Over inflation of tires could result in • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the serious injury and property damage. tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
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qUICk SETUp GUIDE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before operating pressure washer. Add Gasoline Add/check oil install the handle Place handle onto In a well ventilated The engine is frame, depress outdoor area shipped without...
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connect spray connect Qc turn Water Wand to spray Nozzles to spray faucet Wand completely on Thread the spray wand into Pull quick connect cou- Do not run the unit the end of the spray gun. pler back and insert without water supply nozzle.
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GET TO kNOW THE pRESSURE WASHER NotE: photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent a specific model. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A pRESSURE WASHER (FIG.
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G. handle h. frame pump outlet pump inlet k. Quick connect Nozzles BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the Engine owner’s Manual for location and operation of engine controls. choke control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve. starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. Engine switch: Enables and disables ignition system.
OpERATION pRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY psi: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GpM: Gallons per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. cU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI equals CU. Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
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WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. Do not attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn engine off before changing nozzles. Pull quick-connect coupler (E) back and insert nozzle (K). Release quick-connect coupler and twist nozzle to make sure it is secure in coupler.
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Install low pressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of spray wand, see how to Use spray Wand paragraph in this section. After use of chemicals, place detergent siphon hose into container of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse sys- tem thoroughly.
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prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure. 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. Refer to Engine owner’s Manual for correct procedure.
12. Release trigger to stop water flow. NOTICE: Do not allow the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger being pulled. This could cause overheating and damage to the pump. When the temperature inside the pump rises too high, the thermal relief valve will open and release a gush of water to lower the temperature inside the pump.
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CONNECTIONS Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned regularly and lubricated with light oil or lithium grease to prevent leakage and damage to the o-rings. NOzzLE CLEANING (FIG. 12) If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop.
® ® is environmentally friendly. NotE: Using pump guard helps provide proper lubrication to the internal seals of the pump regardless of temperature or environment. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Use only SIMPSON / POWERWASHER ® ® Pump Guard or equivalent. Other products could be corrosive and/or contain alco- hol which may cause pump damage.
LIMITED WARRANTY 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON pRODUCT COMpONENTS EXCLUDING pUMp SIMPSON warrants to the original purchaser that the wheels, gun, hose, wand, spray ® SIMPSON nozzle(s) and other components of the ® pressure washer covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase.
SIMPSON • Merchandise sold by which has been manufactured by and identified ® as the product of another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer’s warranty, if any, will apply. ANy iNciDENtAl, iNDiREct oR coNsEQUENtiAl loss, DAMAGE, • oR ExpENsE thAt MAy REsUlt fRoM ANy DEfEct, fAilURE oR MAlfUNctioN of thE pRoDUct is Not covERED By this WARRANty.
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opERAtioNAl possiBlE cAUsE SOLUTION issUE No or low Air in hose Turn off the engine, then the pressure water source. Disconnect (initial use) the water source from the pump inlet and turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose.
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opERAtioNAl possiBlE cAUsE SOLUTION issUE Water leaking Loose connections Tighten at pump Piston packings worn Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Worn or broken o-rings Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Pump head or tubes Please contact our customer damaged from freezing service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com...
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FNA Group, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 www.simpsoncleaning.com Internet Address: Warranty Registration via Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Adresse Internet : Enregistrement de la garantie par Internet Copyright. All Rights Reserved Copyright. Tous droits réservés Assembled in U.S.A with domestic and foreign components Assemblé...
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