Congratulations on the purchase of your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER! Your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER is a power tool in every sense of the word that may be used outside your house and in. It is one of the finest most powerful home-use power washers in the marketplace today.
• To avoid mishaps or injury, always use the trigger safety lock when not using the power washer even if the spraying stops for a moment. • The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly reduces the chance of electric shock while the unit is in use.
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• Never permanently engage the trigger mechanisms on the spray gun. • Never operate the power washer unless all components are properly and securely connected. • Never allow the power washer pump to run for more than one minute, after you have turned off the water supply. This can cause the motor and pump to overheat and fail.
ackage ontentS 1. Power washer unit 2. Manual 3. Adjustable spray lance 4. Turbo lance 5. Spray gun (5A shows trigger lock button) 6. Detergent bottle 7. Nozzle cleaning wire - taped to the manual for safe keeping 8. High pressure hose 9.
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SSembly Detergent Bottle • After unpacking the BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER, lay out parts and accessories. Familiarize yourself with the parts in the package by comparing them to those listed on the “PACKAGE CONTENTS” page. • The BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER requires some Fig.
• Connect the other end of the high pressure hose to the spray gun by inserting the brass metal tip of the high pressure hose into the fitting just ahead of the trigger guard. It will lock into the spray gun with a “click” (Fig 5). Confirm the hose is locked into the spray gun by pulling slightly on the hose.
Note: the ratio of water to detergent is 10:1 or 10 parts QC - Clear water to 1 part detergent. Adapter Garden Hose Adapter • Install the garden hose adapter (GHA) and quick connect Garden Hose filter. It is made up of two separate pieces. (1) A clear Adapter (GHA) plastic adapter with a screen filter (about 3 inches long) Fig.
peratIng tIpS and maIntenance • If you hear the motor run intermittently when the trigger is not being squeezed, that is normal. The pump is priming itself so it is ready to operate when the trigger is squeezed. Turn off the power washer if not being used after five minutes.
o the distance of the nozzle from the surface being cleaned • Never use a narrow high pressure stream of water or the turbo lance on soft surfaces susceptible to damage. • Use the adjustable spray lance when cleaning windows. Be sure to adjust the nozzle to a wide fan spray pattern and place the nozzle approximately four to five feet away Fig.
This will keep the internal parts of the pump lubricated and protected from freezing while being stored in ALL climates. It also assists with protection from internal corrosion. The Blue Clean part # is: PW64511 (16oz. bottle). Fig. 25 Pump Saver Instructions Follow the previous storage instructions for your power washer.
roubleShootIng and Unit will not turn on. Make sure the power washer is in the “OFF” position. Plug in the electrical cord to a grounded 120 volt outlet (no electrical extension cord should be used). If the electrical cord will not plug into your outlet, your electrical outlet is not properly grounded and should not be used.
Cleaning and troubleshooting tips, manuals and other helpful information are available on our website. For parts and accessories for your Blue Clean washer, visit www.arblueclean.com. Ordering is easy and all major credit cards are accepted. A.R. NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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