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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL McGregor 1400W HIGH PRESSURE WASHER 7228579(Model: MCEPW14C) V1:10/24 CAUTION Read the instructions before using the machine AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0345 605 2062 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your pressure washer, ensuring it is SAN NO.:0321802037ZF...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Warning symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the pressure washer. Warning Read the instruction manual Conforms to relevant UK regulatory requirements Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General Safety WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all in- structions. Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General Safety lance against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear. - WARNING: Risk of explosion – Do not spray flammable liquids. - WARNING: High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children or untrained personnel.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General safety warnings of a cord reel which keeps the socket at least 60 mm above the ground. - WARNING: Ensure that any exhaust emissions are not in the vicinity of air intakes. - WARNING: Always switch off the mains discon- necting switch when leaving the machine unat- tended.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Personal safety WARNING! - Risk of fatal injury! Use special care when cleaning tyres. Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may become damaged or burst when handled improperly. First signs of damage in- clude discolorations on the tyre.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Personal safety - Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. - Always wear appropriate personnel protection equipment (PPE) for high pressure cleaners in operation, e.g.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operating Safety supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a device that will prove the earth circuit. - Disconnect from the electrical power supply be- fore carrying out user maintenance.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operating Safety ing accessories, if the power or extension cable is damaged, after contact with foreign bodies, or in the event of abnormal vibration. - Do not use the appliance near flammable liquids or gases.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Maintenance and storage safety WARNING! - Retrofitting or making any unauthorised chang- es to the machine, as well as the use of unap- proved parts will invalidate your warranty. - Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Intended Use (continued) - To be used only with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by McGREGOR. Observe the instructions provided with these de- tergents. - Any use of the machine that deviates from its...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining - Ensure that the product is in good condition and well maintained. - Use correct attachments for the product and en- sure they are in good condition. - Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Residual risks (continued) - gloves and keep your hands warm. If any of the ‘white finger’ symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. ‘White finger’ symptoms include: numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
Assembly Preparing to assemble the pressure washer IMPORTANT! - Remove all parts of the pressure washer from the box and carefully remove all packaging. Take care not to lose any instructions which may be affixed to the parts. These provide important information which will be required while assembling the pressure washer.
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Preparation Assembly Step 2 - Fit the high pressure hose to the water outlet WARNING! Always wear safety gloves when doing any work on the pres- sure washer. Connect Connect: Connect the high pressure hose(5) to water outlet(12). Remove: Pull the button and then remove high pressure hose to the ma- chine’s water outlet Step 3 - Fit the lance to spray gun...
Preparation Prepare Step 1 - Assemble water inlet adapter. Attach the water inlet connector to the machine’s water inlet. Hand tighten only. Step 2 - Connect garden hose and water inlet adapter. Attach the hose with a quick connect coupling (not included) to water inlet connector.
Preparation Preparation Step 4 - Connect to socket ON/OFF switch Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and your hands and plug are dry. Connect the plug to the mains socket. Top tip: We recommend the use of a RCD safety protection device(Not supplied).
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Operation Prepare Step 2 - Stopping Release the trigger and engage the safety lock. Set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Close the water supply. Step 3 – Using the high pressure lance WARNING! - Always turn off the machine when changing the high pressure lance. - The spray gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water pressure is discharged.
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Operation Step 4 – Using the high pressure lance (continued) CAUTION! - Adjustable spray lance is very aggressive. Do not adjust while spraying. Switch the machine off when interrupting your work for extended periods of time. - The high-pressure pump starts running once you operate the hand-held spray gun.
Maintenance Overview of cleaning WARNING! Always switch the product off, unplug from the power socket and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Filter - After every use wipe the machine with a slightly damp cloth. Do not clean the machine using a high-pressure water jet.
Troubleshooting General troubleshooting WARNING! - Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an author- ised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! - Always turn off the machine and remove the plug before making any adjustments.
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and disposal Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. Recycle rather than dispose of unwanted material in landfill whenever possible.
Getting Help Customer Helpline 0345 605 2062 Our dedicated UK based customer service centre is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly, parts queries and technical support. We are open during office hours. Our experts are here to get you back enjoying your garden in no time.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your product develops a fault, please contact our contact our customer service team on the telephone number shown below. 1. The guarantee terms below cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase.
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