Operation; Pre Operation Check List; Purging The Pump Of Air; Starting Pressure Washer - Ford FPWE1800 Operator's Manual

Do not operate this pressure washer if any of the parts are damaged or missing until the
WARNING!
part is replaced. Using this product with damaged or missing parts can cause damage to
the machine or result in serious injury or death.
Pre-Operation Check List
• Read and understand this operator manual in its entirety before operating pressure washer.
• Attach high pressure hose and spray gun. Check the connections to make sure they are secure.
• Unwind the high pressure hose completely.
• Check all hoses for kinks and damage.
• Flush garden hose. Check flow of water supply and make sure it is adequate.
• Purge the system's pump of air by releasing the safety and squeezing the trigger of the spray gun.
• Plug the GFCI into the Power Receptacle. Press and release the test button, then press the reset button. This must be
done each time the unit is plugged in.
Do not run pressure washer with a damaged hose. Do not run pressure washer without first
CAUTION!
connecting and turning on water supply or damage to the pressure washer could result.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY.

Purging the Pump of Air

• It is very important to purge the air out of the pressure washer pump before using it. To do this:
• Release trigger lock.
• Squeeze the spray gun trigger before turning on the electric supply. This removes any air trapped inside the pressure
washer and spray nozzle before using it.
• Continue to hold trigger for approximately one minute to allow any
excess air out of the unit. Water will flow out the spray gun at low
pressure during this procedure.
• Release the trigger.
• Start pressure washer. It is now ready for operation.

Starting Pressure Washer

• After connecting the pressure washer to a running cold water supply and purging the pump of air, proceed as follows:
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Unwind the high pressure hose completely.
• Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the "OFF" position.
• Complete Assembly Steps 2-5 (See pages 10-11)
• Completely open the water supply valve.
• While squeezing spray gun trigger, turn the ON/OFF switch "ON"
by depressing the "ON" botton.
Point spray gun in a safe direction whenever turning power supply ON or OFF. Never direct
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water stream towards people or pets. Never touch nozzle or water spray while operating.

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