Greenworks 1500 PSI Pressure Washer Manual

Greenworks 1500 PSI Pressure Washer Manual

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Greenworks 1500 PSI Pressure Washer Manual

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warningRead all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Universal Motor 120 V, 60 Hz, 13 Amps
Rated Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure* 1500 psi
Rated Gallons Per Minute* 1.3 gpm
Maximum Inlet Water Temperature 104˚F

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.


When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

  • To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop the product and release pressure quickly.
  • Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate product when you are tired. Do not rush.
  • Do not operate the product while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
  • Keep the area of operation clear of all people,particularly small children, and pets.
  • Don't overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
  • Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this manual.
  • This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.


Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct discharge stream at people or animals.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION

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. Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection.

SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace. A doubleinsulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED."The symbol may also be marked on the product.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by a marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use." Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.


To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

  • Know your product. Read the operator's manual care-fully. Learn the machine's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
  • To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
  • Use right product. Don't force product or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
  • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
  • Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
  • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
  • Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
  • Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
  • Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
  • Never leave product running unattended. Turn power off. Don't leave product until it comes to a complete stop.
  • Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
  • Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
  • Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean product.
  • Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
  • Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
  • Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
  • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the product.Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
  • To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
  • Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
  • Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or grease.
  • Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.
  • Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.
  • Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine.

    High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at people, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
  • Keep the motor away from flammables and other hazardous materials.
  • Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.
  • Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
  • When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
  • ONLY use cold water.
  • Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained from combustible materials.
  • Connect pressure washer only to an individual branch circuit.
  • Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
  • Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.

    Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  • Lead from lead-based paints
  • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
  • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Alternating Current Type of current
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
warning Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Risk of Injection To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream towards people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leaking hoses and fittings are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.
Kickback To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray wand securely with both hands when the machine is on.
Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Chemical Burns To reduce the risk of injury or damage, DO NOT USE ACIDS, ALKALINES,BLEACHES, SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL GRADE SOLUTIONS in this product.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.


Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.


Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.


Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.


(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.


To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this product. Call GREENWORKS customer service for assistance.


The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

ELECTRICAL


The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the product's internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.

DOUBLE INSULATED

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated products do not need to be grounded.

NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

EXTENSION CORDS

(See Figure 1.)

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used. When working outdoors with a product, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is designated with "WA" or "W" on the cord's jacket. Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two extension cords together..

EXTENSION CORDS


Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.


Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use the product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER

This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which guards against the hazards of ground fault currents. An example of ground fault current is the current that would flow through a person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.

GFCI plugs do not protect against short circuits, overloads, or shocks.

NOTE: To ensure readiness for use, press the reset button each time you connect the pressure washer to the power supply

**Ampere rating (on product data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 ---

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. (See Figure 2.)

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

DETERGENT TANK

Remove the cap from the detergent tank to add detergent to the pressure washer.

GFCI PLUG

The pressure washer is equipped with a GFCI plug to guard against the hazards of ground fault currents. This plug does not protect against short circuits, overloads, or shocks.

HIGH PRESSURE HOSE STORAGE REEL

Once the high pressure hose is rolled, hang it on the top of the machine using the hook-and-loop strap to secure in place.

ON / OFF SWITCH

This switch turns the pressure washer on and off.

TRIGGER HANDLE

The trigger handle has a gripping surface that provides added control of the spray wand and helps reduce fatigue.

TRIGGER WITH LOCK-OUT

Pulling the trigger releases a stream of water for high pressure cleaning. The lock-out provides protection against unauthorized use.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

  • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

ASSEMBLY


Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

UNPACKING

  • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
  • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
  • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-909-6757 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

  • Pressure Washer
  • Trigger Handle
  • 25 ft. High Pressure Hose
  • Wand ASSY
  • Operator's Manual


If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.


Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.


Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE PRESSURE WASHER

(See Figure 3.)


Always observe all local regulations when connnecting hoses to the water main. Some areas have restrictions against connecting directly to public drinking water supply to prevent the feedback of chemicals into the drinking water supply. Direct connection through a receiver tank or backflow preventer is usually permitted.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE PRESSURE WASHER

The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before connecting the garden hose:

Before connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:

  • Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any debris from the hose.
  • Inspect the screen in the water intake.
  • If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced.
  • If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine.

To connect the garden hose to the machine:

  • Attach the garden hose to the pump inlet coupler.
  • Straighten the garden hose.
    NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unrestricted garden hose between the water intake and the garden hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off connector).
  • With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten the water inlet collar by hand.

USING THE TELESCOPING HANDLE

(See Figure 4.)

  • To use the telescopic handle, pull up on it until the pins click into position.
  • To store the handle, push the spring pins in, and press down on the handle.

USING THE TELESCOPING HANDLE

INSTALLING THE SPRAY WAND

(See Figure 5.)

  • to assemble the pressure washer wand, insert the upper half into the lower half, and twist.

INSTALLING THE SPRAY WAND

CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO TRIGGER HANDLE

(See Figure 6.)

  • Connect the high pressure hose to the trigger handle.
  • Insert high pressure hose into trigger handle.
  • Push tab lock toward handle to secure hose.

CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO TRIGGER HANDLE

DUAL DETERGENT TANKS

(See Figure 7.)

  • Insert the male bayonet end of the bottle into the female bayonet outlet firmly.
  • While pushing in the bottle firmly, turn clockwise until tabs lock into place to ensure a leak-free connection.
  • Fill bottle with approved pressure washer detergents / soaps only.

DUAL DETERGENT TANKS

INSTALLING THE SPRAY WAND

(See Figure 8.)

  • To Install --Push front
  • To Remove--Firmly pull up

INSTALLING THE SPRAY WAND

CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE

(See Figure 9.)


Always observe all local regulations when connecting hoses to the water main. Some areas have restrictions against connecting directly to public drinking water supply to prevent the feedback of chemicals into the drinking water supply. Direct connection through a receiver tank or backflow preventer is usually permitted.

The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before connecting the garden hose:

  • Uncoil the garden hose.
  • Run water through the garden hose for 30 seconds to clean any debris from the hose.
  • Inspect the screen in the water intake.
  • If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced.
  • If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine.
  • With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by hand.

CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE


Always use the pressure washer in the position shown, laying down. Never try to use in the upright position. Danger of tipping over and damage to the motor and/or pump may occur.


Always ensure that the garden hose is connected to the unit and that the faucet is turned on, before the power to the unit is switched on. Pump damage will occur if these steps are not followed.

OPERATION


Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.


Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.


Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.


Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

  • Using spray wand: cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, grills, and house siding

ADDING DETERGENT TO THE PRESSURE WASHER

(See Figure 10.)

Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; household detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents, flammable material, or industrial grade solutions can damage the pump. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.

NOTE: Use a funnel, if needed, to prevent accidental spilling of the detergent outside the tank. If any detergent is spilled during the filling process, make sure the unit is cleaned and dried before proceeding.

ADDING DETERGENT TO THE PRESSURE WASHER

STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER

(See Figure 11.)


Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.

  • Connect the garden hose.
  • Turn the garden hose on then squeeze the high pressure trigger to relieve air pressure. Once a steady stream of water appears, release the trigger.
  • After ensuring the On/Off switch is in the OFF ( O ) position, connect the pressure washer to the power supply.
    NOTE: For ease of use during operation, you may thread the electrical cord through the coils of the garden hose before connecting to power supply.
  • Press the reset button on the pressure washer's plug to make sure the unit is ready for operation.
  • Press ON ( I ) on the switch to start the motor.
  • To stop the motor, release the trigger and press OFF ( O ) on the switch.


Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER

USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER

(See Figure 12.)

For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the trigger handle at all times.

  • Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer.
  • Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle.

TO ENGAGE THE LOCK-OUT:

  • Push up on the lock-out until it clicks into the slot.

TO DISENGAGE THE LOCK-OUT:

  • Push the lock-out down and into its original position. For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.

USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER


NEVER change nozzles without engaging the lock-out on the trigger handle and neverNEVER point the wand at your face or at others. The quick-connect feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force. Failure to heed this may cause personal injury.

  • Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
  • Engage the lock-out on the trigger handle by pushing the trigger lock button to the right.
  • Pull back the quick-connect collar.
  • Push the nozzle into place in the spray wand.
  • Push the collar forward so that the nozzle is secured properly. Check to see that the nozzle is secure.

TO DISCONNECT A NOZZLE FROM THE TRIGGER HANDLE ONCE THE CLEANING jOB IS COMPLETE:

  • Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
  • Engage the lock-out on the trigger handle by pushing the trigger lock button to the right.
  • Remove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then pulling back the quick-connect collar. Place nozzle in the nozzle storage area on the trigger handle.

OPERATING THE PRESSURE WASHER

(See Figure 13.)

Use only detergents designed for pressure washers. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.

OPERATING THE PRESSURE WASHER

To clean:

  • Pour detergent in the detergent tank.
  • Install the black soap nozzle on the spray wand.
  • Start the pressure washer and spray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even, overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow detergent to dry on the surface.

To rinse:

  • Using the 25˚ nozzle, spray away from the rinsing surface for approximately 10 seconds to allow any remaining detergent to be flushed from the line.
  • Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down, overlapping the strokes.

MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER

To move the pressure washer:

  • Turn the pressure washer off. Point nozzle in a safe direction
  • and pull trigger to release water pressure.
  • Raise the handle up until the buttons click into the holes on the handle.
  • Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels then roll the machine to the desired position.

MAINTENANCE


When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage..


Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.


Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.


Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center.

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

(See Figure 14.)

Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle.

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

  • Unplug the pressure washer.
  • Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
  • Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
    NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face
    Using a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool (not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle.
  • Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside).
  • Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
  • Turn on the water supply.

STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER

Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it.

It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent container before storing.

NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.

QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEDURE

If you cannot do the Optimum Winterizing procedure, you can still protect your pressure washer from winter from winter-damage by doing below:

  • Disconnect all water connections.
  • Turn on the machine for a few second, until the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
  • Do not allow high-pressure hose to become kinked.
  • Store the machine and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or other sources of heat as it may dry out the pump seals.


Drain gun assembly of any remaining water. Aim gun downwards and aqueeze trigger.

SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEANING UP

  • (if you are not using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) When you have finished using the detergent injection system, fill detergent bottle with clean water. Siphon water at low-pressure for one minute so that all detergent is flushed through system. Remove detergent bottle and rinse it thoroughly.
  • Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on hte unit.
  • Press trigger to release any remaining water pressure.
  • Turn the switch to "OFF" (0) position.
  • Unlug the power cord from the outlet.
  • Engage gun safety lock.


Turn off water supply and squeeze trigger to depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in personal injury due to discharge of high-pressure water.

TAKING A BREAK

If taking a break of five minutes or more.

  • Engage gun safety lock.
  • Turn unit to "OFF" (O) position.
  • Unplug the power cord from the outlet.


The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months.

WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION

(See Figure 15.)

  • Find a proper mounting location on the studs, not lower than 5' from the floor.
  • Mark a level line on the wall.
  • Mark the position of the holes on the studs
  • Mount a desired wall bracket (not included) onto the studs.
  • After fastening, make sure the wall bracket is level, and securely mounted on the wall.


DO NOT USE PRESSURE WASHER WHILE IN WALL MOUNTED POSITION

WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION

Telescopic handle use: (See Figure 16.)

  • Pull up and fully extend handle for use.
  • For transporting, pull as shown.
  • To lower handle; push handle until it lock into place for storage.


This handle is for pulling the unit. Do not lift the unit by this handle.

Telescopic handle use

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor will not start. On/Off switch is in the "OFF" (O) position. Turn switch to the "ON" ( | ) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Extension cord is too long. Extension cord is not proper gauge. Extension cord is damaged. Replace extension cord with either a 25' (7.6 m) 14 AWG cord or a 50' (15 m) 14 AWG cord.
Electrical outlet does not supply adequate power. Try a different outlet.
Tripped pressure washer circuit breaker Allow to cool, and restart unit.
Unit does not reach high pressure. Diameter of garden hose is too small. Replace with a 1" (25 mm) or 5/8" (16 mm) garden hose.
Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockage.
Not enough water supply. Open water source fully.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse in warm water.
Power nozzle is in lowpressure position. Turn power nozzle to highpressure position.
Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn "OFF" machine, and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Output pressure varies high and low. Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on fully. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks or blockage
Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn "OFF" machine, and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse with warm water.
Output pressure varies high and low. (continued) Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or power nozzle. Run distilled vinegar through detergent tank.
Unit does not reach high pressure. Diameter of garden hose is too small. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction tube not properly connected. Check connections.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent.
Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remove build-up.
Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube. Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure position. Turn nozzle tip to low-pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Garden hose connection leaks. Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension, or nozzle leaks. Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Water filter is clogged. Remove water filter and rinse in warm water.
Water leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible). Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or worn. Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Oil is dripping Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage below minimum. Verify that only the pressure washer is running on this circuit.
System has residual pressure. Turn unit "OFF", squeeze trigger on spray wand to release pressure, then turn unit "ON"
Voltage loss due to extension cord. Unplug any extension cords attached and plug the unit directly into the outlet.
Pressure washer not used for long periods. Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Residual friction among components. Unit might hum. Disconnect water supply and power ON for 2 to 3 seconds, repeat couple times or until the motor starts.
No Water Quick connect assembly is attached in reverse. Verify that Inlet adapter (G2) is attached to machine's water inlet and that the quick connect coupler (G1) is attached to garden hose.
Water supply is OFF. Turn ON water supply.
Kink in the garden hose. Remove kink in garden hose.

WARRANTY

GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of one (1) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use that have not been hired or rented for industrial/ commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owners' manual supplied with the product from new.

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:

  1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration; or
  2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's manual; or
  3. Normal wear, except as noted below;
  4. Routine maintenance items such as draining the water to avoid freezing/ice damage to pump and components.
  5. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

GREENWORKS HELPLINE (1-888-90WORKS):

Warranty service is available by calling our toll-free helpline, 9am to 5pm EST. Monday – Friday at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS).

TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:

Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser's responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by GREENWORKS.

EXPLODED VIEW

EXPLODED VIEW

PARTS LIST

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 31105368 Telescopic handle Assy 1
2 32202368 Screw ST4.2*16-F 4
3 34202365 Rubber pad 2
4 34107368 Handle clip 1 1
5 34108368 Handle clip 2 1
6 32201368 Screw 30
7 34117368 Cord hook 2
8 34128319 Cord clip 1
9 36403302 Power cord assy 1
10 31114368 Wheel assy 2
11 34105304 Wire clip 1
12 34118368 Gun holder 1
13 34105368 Lower housing 1
14 33202368 Wheel washer 2
15 34110368 Wheel cap 2
16 32224301A Screw 12
17 34106368 Wind orienting board 2
18 31901301 Water inlet filter 1
19 33177307 Water inlet screw connector 1
20 34213301A O-ring 1
21 34124319 Water inlet nut 1
22 33204368 Water inlet connector 1
23 34219301A O-ring 1
24 34203365 Pump holder bushing 2
25 33302365 U pin 2
26 31199368 Motor and pump 1
27 34106365 Motor clip 1
28 34115368 Heat insulation board 1
29 33301365 Clip 2
30 34202368 O-ring 1
31 33203368 Water outlet connector 1
32 34125304 Gun valve cover 1
33 36302301-1 Main switch 1
34 34114368 Switch box cover 1
35 34201368 Switch box gasket 1
36 36511154A Cord connection cap 1
37 34113368 Switch box 1
38 34223302 Power cord seal 1
39 34208304 Motor seal 1
40 34116368 Gun hook 1
41 34101368 Upper housing 1
42 34102368 Rear clip 1
43 33201368 Shaft 1
44 34104368 Tail panel 1
45 34103368 Tail 1
46 32217301A Screw 2.9*8-F 2
47 31112368 High pressure hose 1
48 31107368 Gun handle 1
49 31108368 Lance 1
50 31109368 Gun nozzle 1
51 31111368 Tank 1

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757)

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