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 Do not run the unit the end of the spray gun. coupler 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.
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.
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Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled. This feature allows the operator to release the trigger gun and reposition themselves without having to turn the engine off in between cleaning actions. WARNING: Do not allow the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger being pulled.
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NOzzLE COLOR SpRAY pATTERN USES SURFACES* 0˚ powerful pinpoint unpainted metal for spot cleaning or concrete; of hard, unpainted DO NOT use on wood surfaces or for high reach areas 15˚ intense cleaning grills, driveways, concrete of unpainted or brick walkways, Yellow hard surfaces unpainted brick or stucco...
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NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon if the soap nozzle is not selected on the 5n1 Multi-tip Nozzle. STARTING (FIG. 8–11) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before starting pressure washer. DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration.
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NOTICE: Use of fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are not approved for use in this product per EPA regulations and will damage the unit and void the warranty. Check engine oil level. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn the water source off.
WARNING: Risk of injury from spray. Always engage the trigger lock (O) when gun is not in use. Failure to do so could cause accidental spraying. SHUTTING DOWN After each use, if you have applied chemicals, place detergent siphon hose into container of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system thoroughly.
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Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3 minutes. pUMp The manufacturer recommends using SIMPSON / POWERWASHER Pump ®...
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. Turn off pressure washer and disconnect hoses from pump. Unscrew bottle valve from Pump Guard bottle and remove seal. Screw bottle valve back onto bottle.
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 torn o-ring 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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