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- Page 1 3000 PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL MS60809-S IMPORTANT: Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
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. - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex haust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se ri ous injury or death! En gine ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide, such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
- Page 5 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. •...
- Page 6 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 rious in ju ry or death can re sult.
- Page 7 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;...
- Page 8 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. Install the Add/Check Oil Add Gasoline Handle The engine is In a well Place handle shipped without ventilated outdoor oil.
- Page 9 Connect Spray Connect QC Turn Water Wand to Spray Nozzles to Spray Faucet Wand Completely On Thread the spray Pull quick connect cou- Do not run the unit wand into the end pler back and insert without water supply of the spray gun. nozzle.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 G. Handle H. Frame Pump Outlet Pump Inlet K. Quick Connect Nozzles Dial-N-Wash Adjustable Pressure Regulator: Use the Dial-N-Wash to ® increase and decrease the pressure. Refer to the Dial-N-Wash Adjustment paragraph. 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.
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Page 12: Operation
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. - Page 13 Adjust the pressure by rotating the Dial-N-Wash (L) clockwise for higher pressure counterclockwise lower pressure, aligning the arrow with the desired pressure bar on the Dial-N-Wash. NOTE: To apply chemicals the black low pressure nozzle must be installed and the Dial-N-Wash must be in the MAX pressure setting. HOW TO USE SPRAY WAND The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in the nozzle holder on the panel assembly.
- Page 14 NOZZLE COLOR SPRAY PATTERN USES SURFACES* 40˚ cleaning of auto/RV, marine, wood, painted or delicate painted brick and stucco, White surfaces vinyl, painted siding low pressure applies cleaning Low pressure solutions spray is safe on all Black surfaces. Always verify compatibility of cleaning solution prior to use.
- Page 15 • Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries.
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Page 16: Shutting Down
Verify the filter screen (M) is in water inlet of pump. NOTE: Convex side faces out. Connect water source (N) to pump inlet (J). NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 psi. Connect high pressure hose (C) to pump outlet (I). WARNING: To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system. -
Page 17: Maintenance
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. Turn engine off. See Engine Owner’s Manual. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. NEVER turn the water off with the engine running. Turn water source off. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun. - Page 18 ® 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.
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Page 19: Specifications
NOTICE: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Use only accessories rated equal to or greater than the rating of the pressure washer. SPECIFICATIONS MS60809-S MODEL PSI Max* 3000 psi GPM Max* 2.4 gpm...
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