Euro-Pro VPW42H owner manual Operatingi Iinstructions Operating Instructions

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OPERATINGI IINSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Suitable Use of Your Pressure Washer

This high pressure washer is suitable for non-professional use. The working temperature must range between 40°F and 120 °F. The machine is supplied with a trigger gun, equipped with a trigger handle to offer a comfortable working position.

The high pressure washer is suitable for washing with cold water only. The water that you use for the pressure washer must not be dirty, sandy or contain any corrosive chemical products.

The pressure washer may be used to wash shutters, doors, tiles, cars, decks, campers, etc., where high water pressure is necessary to remove dirt.

With the detergent tank, the pressure washer can be used to apply a thick coating of aerated detergent to the areas being cleaned .

When using the pressure washer we recommend the use of personal safety items to reduce the risk of accidental injury.

Unpacking Your Pressure Washer

After you open the package, check to make sure that all the parts are in the box as per parts that are illustrated on page 3 of this guide. Due to transport and packing restraints, some accessories may be supplied unassembled; in this case follow the assembly instructions in this manual. If you have any questions, call customer service at 1 (800) 798-7398. Keep all small and potentially harmful parts of the packaging (plastic bags, foamed polystyrene, nails, etc.) out of the reach of children.

Correct Use of the Pressure Washer

Place the pressure washer in a safe area and on a horizontal surface.

When using the pressure washer, hold the trigger gun firmly with one hand on the handle and the other on the lance. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

NEVER point the water jet at electric wiring, at the pump unit, or at any person or animal.

Attaching High Pressure Hose to Pressure Washer

1.While facing the front of the unit attach the high pressure hose to the high pressure output connector on the front side of the unit. Twist on securely to avoid leakage. (Fig. 2)

High Pressure

Output

Fig. 2 (Lower Connector)

2.Then ensure that the other end of the high pressure hose is fastened securely to the trigger gun. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 3

3.Once the high pressure hose is connected to the trigger gun, you can attach the lance, brush or soap dispenser accessories. To attach either the lance or the brush to the trigger gun, hold the trigger gun in your left hand insert the desired accessory and push it in all the way into the connector on the trigger gun and turn it clockwise 60° until it locks in place. To remove the attachment, push down on the attachment and turn counter-clockwise 60° and then pull out. Make sure that the attachments are securely locked in place before use. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Garden Hose Connection

Once all the desired attachments and the high pressure hose are attached to the pressure washer, you can connect the garden hose to the unit.

1.Make sure that the water intake filter is inside the water intake inlet.

(Fig. 5)

2.Attach the male adapter (supplied) to the water intake connector on the front side of the unit. (Fig. 5)

3.Attach the female hose coupling to the garden hose. (Fig. 5)

4.Connect the female hose coupling to the male adapter making sure that it is secured in place.

(Fig. 5)

Water inlet

Garden hose (not supplied)

Fig. 5

Hose connector Garden hose

coupling

4.After all the connections have been made and BEFORE you plug the pressure washer into an electrical outlet, open the water supply and press on the trigger switch in order to remove any air which may be in the hose or pump. Continue to press on the trigger switch until you get a constant flow of water coming out of the trigger gun. Allow water to flow for 30 seconds.

5.Once this is accomplished, release the trigger switch. Engage the safety lock on the trigger

6.Ensure that the "On/Off" switch, at the side of the unit, is on the "Off" position, then plug the unit into an electrical outlet and turn the unit to the "On" position.

7.Now you are ready to use the pressure washer. Disengage the safety lock and depress the trigger on the trigger gun.

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