Powerhorse 49438 Owner's Manual
Powerhorse 49438 Owner's Manual

Powerhorse 49438 Owner's Manual

20 inch surface cleaner

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20 Inch Surface Cleaner
Owner's Manual
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this
product. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
Item # 49438
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 20 Inch Surface Cleaner Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read and understand all instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Item # 49438 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Powerhorse product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. This surface cleaner is designed for certain applications only. Northern...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 6 Assembly ............................... 7 Before Each Use ............................ 8 Operating Instructions .......................... 9 After Each Use ............................9 Maintenance ............................10 Replace the Hose ...........................
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use This surface cleaner is designed for high-pressure cleaning of variety of outdoor surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, paving stone walkways pool decks etc. The cleaner connects to a pressure washer and is rated up to 3600 PSI, 6 GPM with fluid temperatures up to 200º F. Technical Specifications Property Description...
  • Page 5 WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. •...
  • Page 6: Specific Operation Warnings

    CLEANER USE AND CARE • Do not force the cleaner. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job. • Check for damaged parts before each use and before connecting the cleaner to a pressure washer.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly 1. Check the contents of the shipping carton against the parts list to ensure all parts are present. 2. Attach the three casters to the housing as shown below. After tightening the bolts check that the casters swivel and the wheels turn smoothly. 3.
  • Page 8: Before Each Use

    5. Connect the bottom of the hose to the swivel piping (shown below) and the top to the handle (1), shown above). Before Each Use Perform the following inspections before each to ensure the cleaner is working properly. • Check for any worn or damaged parts. Replace any such part before using the cleaner. •...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1. After before-use inspections, place the cleaner at the edge of the surface to clean. 2. Bring a pressure washer to the area. Do not use the surface cleaner with a pressure washer that has a fluid delivery greater than 3600 PSI, 6 GPM, and 200º...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance Disconnect the surface cleaner from a pressure washer and ensure that the cleaner is not pressurized before performing any inspections, maintenance or adjustments to avoid any wildly spraying fluid that may cause personal injury and property damage. Maintain your tool in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual.
  • Page 11: Replace The Swivel Complete Fixture

    Replace the Swivel Complete Fixture 1. Remove the hose bottom connection (shown below, left)) then remove the swivel piping from the top of the housing (below right). 2. Support the swivel fixture from below the housing with a rolled up cloth to avoid the fixture dropping onto the floor, possibly damaging it.
  • Page 12: Replace The Swivel Filter

    Replace the Swivel Filter 1. Remove the swivel piping from the cleaner: a. Disconnect the hose connection from the top of the swivel. b. Remove the swivel piping from the fixture in the housing. 2. Remove the bottom piece of the swivel piping. 3.
  • Page 13: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram Page 13 of 17...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Parts List Item # Part # Description Quantity 49438.1 Handle 49438.2 Hose 49438.3 Housing 49438.4 Caster complete component 49438.5 Easy repair kit 49438.6 Swivel complete 49438.7 Soft handle 49438.8 2 x nozzles 49438.9 High pressure filter 49438.10 Side handle 49438.11 Butterfly nut 49438.12...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Clean or replace filter Both nozzles not spraying Dirty filter (see Maintenance section) Spray outward from sealing lip Damaged sealing lip Replace the sealing lip 49438.20 Caster won’t roll or swivel Dirt in caster Clean the caster Replacement Parts •...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Powerhorse product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.
  • Page 17 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in Germany Page 17 of 17...

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