Black & Decker PW1500, 598121-00 instruction manual Nozzle, Water supply restricted, Blockage

598121-00 Pressure Wash Revised 11/24/03 2:01 PM Page 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Motor does not start.	Unit not plugged in.	Plug in power cord.
	On/Off switch is in the Off	Turn switch to the “On” position.
	position.
	Wand trigger not being	Squeeze trigger with switch in
	squeezed.	“ON” position.
	GFCI tripped.	Press reset button at GFCI on plug
		end of cord.
Unit does not reach Water faucet not fully		Open water valve fully.
high pressure.	turned on.
	Water inlet filter clogged.	Remove filter and rinse to clean.
	Nozzle worn.	Contact B&D Customer Service
		Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
	Pump is sucking air.	Check that hoses and fittings are air
		tight. Turn off machine and purge
		pump by squeezing trigger gun until a
		steady flow of water emerges from the
		nozzle.
	Water supply restricted.	Check water hose for kinks, leaks and
		blockage.
Output pressure	Not enough inlet water	Turn water on full force - check hose
varies high/low.	supply.	for leaks and kinks.
L	Pump is sucking air.	Check that hoses and fittings are air
		tight. Turn off machine and purge
		pump by squeezing trigger gun until a
		steady flow of water emerges from the
		nozzle.
	Water inlet filter clogged.	Remove filter (B1) and rinse to clean. Fig. L
	Discharge nozzle is	Blow out or remove debris with tool
	obstructed.	provided.
No detergent.	Detergent container is	Add more detergent.
	empty.
	Detergent bottle or suction	Check connections.
	tube not properly
	connected.
	Detergent is too thick.	Use detergent recommended for use
		in pressure washers only.
	Filter on detergent suction	Run warm water through filter to
	tube is clogged.	remove debris.
	Damaged or clogged	Remove obstruction or replace
	detergent suction tube.	detergent suction tube.
	Discharge nozzle is	Blow out or remove debris with tool
	obstructed.	provided.
Garden hose	Loose fittings.	Tighten fittings.
connection leaks.	Missing/worn rubber	Replace washer in hose adapter.
	washer.
Spray wand or	Spray wand not properly	Insert the spray wand into the wand
extension leaks.	attached.	extension. Push in and turn to lock
		spray wand into place.

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