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Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
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NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
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coolingslots.
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Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
Usea vacuumcleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
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quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
o NEVER repairhighpressurehose.Replace it.
o Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceed maximumpressure
ratingof unit.
CheckGunand NozzleExtension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when you releaseit. Put safety latch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
CheckIn=LineFilter
Refer to the illustration and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
NozzleExtension
In-line Filter
O-ring
1.
Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detachnozzle extension from spray gun
and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension.
Flush screen, spray gun, and nozzle extension with clean
water to clear debris.
2.
Placein-line filter screen into threadedend of nozzle
extension. Directiondoes not matter. Pushscreen in with
eraserend of pencil until it restsflat at bottom of opening.
Takecareto not bend screen.
3.
Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against
in-line filter screen.
4.
Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described
earlier in manual.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzleclogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these
instructions:
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
Remove nozzlefrom end of nozzle extension.
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4.
Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle extension.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle.
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5.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
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6.
Reinstallnozzleand in-line filter into nozzleextension.
7.
Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
8.
Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.
9.
Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring RepairKit at your local Searsor by calling
1-888-4-MY-HOME(469-4663) or online at www.sears.com. It
is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacemento-rings, rubber washerand water inletfilter. Referto
the instructionsheet providedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
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quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
o NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f anykind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
Pump Oil Maintenance
This model does not require any pump maintenance. The
pump is pre-iubricated and sealed, requiring no additional
lubrication for the life of the pump.
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