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3000 PSI/1.1 GPM ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER 261-1680 5100094VT GPW3001 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Symbol Name Designation / Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY • Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken INSTRUCTIONS glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT • Replace damaged cords immediately. Damag e d c or d s in c rea s e t he r i s k of INTERRUPTER PROTECTION electric shock. • Inspect extension cords periodically and • This pressure washer is provided with a replace if damaged.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children. • Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. • Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this machine.
OVERVIEW SPAY GUN UPPER PANEL SPRAY GUN HOLDER HOSE HOOK SPRAY WAND HIGH PRESSURE HOSE POWER SWITCH WATER OUTLET CORD WATER INLET STORAGE POWER CORD DETERGENT TANK WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS Universal Motor 120V~ 60 Hz, 14 Amps Max. Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure 3000 PSI Rated Gallons Per Minute 1.1 GPM...
ASSEMBLY UPPER PANEL UNPACKING This product requires assembly. FIG. 2 • Carefully remove the product and any UPPER PANEL SCREW accessories from the box. • 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.
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ASSEMBLY POWER CORD SPRAY WAND STORAGE ARMS FIG. 4 FIG. 6 SPRAY WAND TRIGGER HANDLE 1. Push the end of the spray wand into the STORAGE ARM trigger handle and rotate clockwise to secure. 2. Pull on the spray wand to be certain it is 1.
OPERATION There must be a CAUTION Make sure that all the WARNING minimum of 10 feet connections are tight of free hose between the water inlet and the and have no leakage before operation. water supply. CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY USE THE SPRAY GUN TO THE MACHINE WARNING...
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OPERATION SPRAY TIP White - Wide fan tip (40° ) • The white 40 degree tip, referred to as the “fan” tip creates FIG. 3 the widest area of cleaning with relatively low pressure. This pressure washer tip is best used Pull for light or delicate cleaning applications.
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OPERATION ADD DETERGENT FIG. 5 Do not use WARNING household detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, ON/OFF SWITCH solvents, flammable material, or industrial grade solutions, which can do damage to the pump. Read the instructions on the solution bottle to prepare detergent. NOTE: f it is necessary, use a funnel to 1.
MAINTENANCE Make sure the machine is out of the reach of WARNING children. NOTE: Use a recommended pump protector Before maintenance, make sure that you to prevent cold weather damage during • Stop the machine. storage in winter. • Wait until all the moving parts stop. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The motor does The power button Set the power switch to the “ON” ( | ) position. not start. is in the "OFF" (O) position. The power cord is Connect the power cord to the power supply. not plugged in.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The output pressure The water supply Open water supply fully. Check garden hose varies high and low. is not sufficient. for kinks, leaks, or blockage. The pump is drawing 1. Make sure that the hoses and fitting are in air. airtight.
MASTERFORCE™ power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within four (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring the tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS ® retail store. At its discretion, MASTERFORCE™...
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