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DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine muffler during or immediately after use of your pressure washer. Damage to hoses from contact with hot engine surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.

CAUTION: NEVER pull water supply hose to move pressure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.

DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.

NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.

4.Verify the filter screen (V) is in water inlet of pump.

5. Connect the cold water source (X) to pump inlet.

NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum

 

of 5 gallons per minute at 20 PSI.

V

WARNING: To reduce the possibility of con-

 

tamination always protect against backflow when

 

connected to a potable water system.

 

• DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two

U

minutes at a time. Pump operates in bypass

 

mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed.

 

When the temperature inside the pump rises

 

too high the thermal relief valve (U) will open

 

and release a gush of water in an effort to lower

 

the temperature inside the pump. The thermal

relief valve will then close. If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can

6.Connect high-pressure hose (C) to pump outlet.

7.If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, refer to Chemicals and Cleaning

Solvents.

8.Turn the water source on.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump.

C

X

be damaged.

START-UP PROCEDURE

1.In a well-ventilated outdoor area, add fresh, high-quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to engine instruction manual for correct procedure.

2.Check engine oil level. Refer to the engine instruction manual for correct procedure.

3.Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn the water source off.

9.Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depress- ing trigger until a steady stream of water is present.

10.Start engine. Refer to the engine instruction manual for correct procedure.

WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

11. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow.

WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kickback when triggered.

12. Release trigger to stop water flow.

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DeWalt DP3700 instruction manual Connect high-pressure hose C to pump outlet, Turn the water source on, START-UP Procedure