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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER ENGLISH VERSION WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this machine. Failure understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ CAREFULLY...
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER...
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Table of Contents Safety Symbols General Safety Rules Work Area Safety Personal Safety Pressure Cleaner Use & Care Service High Pressure Cleaning Safety Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description Specifications Standard Equipment Machine Assembly & Operation...
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Service General Safety Rules • Pressure cleaner service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance WARNING performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow •...
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER • Do not spray toxic or flammable liquids. This will reduce the risk of burns, fire, explosion or other injury. • Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. See engine manual for precautions to reduce the risk of burns, explosions and serious injury while handling and using gasoline.
(if applicable) Pre-Operation Inspection WARNING Figure.5 - Hornet G2 & G2D Water Filter Clean water filter (Figure 6). Unscrew the brass cover from Before each use, inspect your pressure cleaner and bottom of the filter and remove and clean the mesh filter.
Check engine fuel level. If needed, add unleaded • Clear, level, stable dry place for machine and gasoline for Hornet G2 Petrol or add diesel for Hornet operator. G2D. See engine operator’s manual for requirements. •...
Turn the battery isolator switch ON (iGX or QXE models only) and confirm the Emergency stop button is in the out position (rotate button clockwise). Figure.7 - Hornet G2 Hose Reel Mounting Figure.8 - Hornet G2 E-Stop & Battery Isolator...
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER 5. HONDA GX200 & GX390 STARTING (Pull Start) 12. HONDA iGX390 or GX390QXE (Electric Key Start & Pull Start Backup) 6. Turn the unit ignition switch to the ON position. 13. Move Fuel Valve to the ON position ENGINE SWITCH 14.
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Hose Reel Brake Adjustment Battery The optional hose reel is equipped with an adjustable brake Safety notes regarding the battery to prevent the hose from playing off the reel under its own Please observe the following warning notes when handling weight.
At 1000 hours of use (less in severe use conditions) the Reverse procedure to install. Hornet G2 should be taken to a Jetwave Independent Note: Before removing the battery, make sure the negative Service Center for pump seal and valve service.
Product: High pressure cleaner authorized Jetwave service technician. Trade Name: Hornet G2 High Pressure Cleaner should be taken to a Jetwave Relevant EU Directives Independent Service Center or returned to the factory. 2006/42/EC For information on your nearest Jetwave Independent...
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Type Hornet G2 Jnr Hornet G2 Hornet G2 iGX Motor Honda Petrol or Kohler Diesel Engine GX200, single cylinder, GX390, single cylinder, iGX390, single cylinder, 4-stroke OHV 4-stroke OHV 4-stroke OHV Maximum torque at 3600rpm kW/HP 4.3 / 5.8...
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Type Hornet G2 QXE Hornet G2D Hornet G2D Motor Honda Petrol or Kohler Diesel Engine GX390, single cylinder, KD15-440, single KD15-440, single 4-stroke OHV cylinder, 4-stroke cylinder, 4-stroke Maximum torque at 3600rpm kW/HP 8.7 / 11.7...
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Honda™ Petrol GX200 Engine Maintenance Schedule Based on the ‘Maintenance Schedule’ in the Honda™ Engine Manual, always refer to the included manual for more in depth safety, maintenance and operation procedures of the engine.
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Honda™ Petrol GX390 Engine Maintenance Schedule Based on the ‘Maintenance Schedule’ in the Honda™ Engine Manual, always refer to the included manual for more in depth safety, maintenance and operation procedures of the engine.
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Honda™ Petrol iGX390 Engine Maintenance Schedule Based on the ‘Maintenance Schedule’ in the Honda™ Engine Manual, always refer to the included manual for more in depth safety, maintenance and operation procedures of the engine.
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HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Kohler™ KD15-440 Diesel Air Cooled Engine Maintenance Schedule Based on the Maintenance section in the Kohler™ Engine Manual, always refer to the included manual for more in depth safety, maintenance and operation procedures of the engine.
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Refer to the included manual for your high pressure cleaner or water jetting system for safety, pre-inspection, operation, shutdown and more procedures. Always use an approved Jetwave™ servicing agent who uses Genuine Jetwave parts, to ensure full warranty coverage, service records will need to be provided.
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Trouble Shooting FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION Pump runs normally Pump is sucking air. Check that all hoses and fittings are airtight. but pressure does not Valves are worn or dirty. Check, clean or replace.
HORNET G2 MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER Time interval for checks and replacement listed above are for units subjected to normal operating conditions. Should the unit be subjected to abnormal conditions (eg heavy use, dirty water, extreme temperatures or conditions etc) times should be reduced accordingly.
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