Shutting Down; Winterizing And Long-Term Storage; Taking A Break - sunjoe SPX3001 Operator's Manual

• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage
the cleaning surface.

Shutting down

1. Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug the
power cord from the outlet.
2. Turn off the water source.
3. Hold the trigger to release water pressure.
4. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on
the unit.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose connection on the
trigger gun handle.
6. Release the trigger and engage the gun safety lock.
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WARNING!
Turn off the water supply and squeeze the
trigger to depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury due to discharge of high-pressure water.

Taking a break

If you are taking a break of five minutes or more between
cleaning tasks:
1. Engage the gun safety lock.
2. Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position.
3. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Storage
Hose reel
1. Unlock the hose reel by pulling out on the handle out
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise to wind the hose
3. Wind the hose until you reach the hose's end.
4. Push the handle in to lock the reel.
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location where the temperature will not fall below 32ºF (0ºC).
The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage
if it freezes. FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY.
• Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry, covered area
• It is important to store this product in a frost-free area.
• Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the
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recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage
over the winter months.

Winterizing and long-term storage

If you must store your pressure washer in a location where
the temperature falls below 32ºF (0ºC), you can minimize the
chance of damage to your machine by utilizing the following
procedure:
• Disconnect all water connections.
• Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining
• Do not allow the high-pressure hose to become kinked.
• Store the machine and accessories in a room that does
Hose reel handle
• Do not store near a furnace or other sources of heat that
• Operate the pressure washer with non-corrosive/non-toxic
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(Fig. 20).
Fig. 20
CAUTION!
Always store your pressure washer in a
where it is not subject to adverse weather conditions.
detergent bottle before storing.
CAUTION!
The use of a pump protector is
water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
not reach freezing temperatures.
may dry out the pump seals.
anti-freeze, a pump saver, or a pump protector before
storing for the winter.
Hose reel handle