Troubleshooting chart
Symptom |
| Possible cause(s) |
| Corrective Action(s) |
Pressure washer | 1. | Unit is pressurized | 1. | Squeeze trigger on gun |
does not start | 2. | Plug is not correctly connected | 2. | Check plug and socket |
| or electric socket is faulty | 3. | Remove extension cord | |
| 3. | Extension cord too long or wire | 4. | Check that main supply |
| size too small | voltage is adequate | ||
| 4. | Main voltage supply too low |
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Pump does not | 1. Water inlet filter is clogged | 1. | Clean water inlet filter | |
reach necessary | 2. | Pump sucking air from hose | 2. | Check that connections |
pressure | connections | and locking ring are | ||
| 3. | Nozzle worn or not correct size | properly tightened | |
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| 3. | Contact customer |
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| careline, do not return | |
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| pressure washer to | |
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| store of purchase. | |
Fluctuating Pressure | 1. | Pump sucking in air | 1. | Check that hoses and |
| 2. | Clogged nozzle | connections are tight | |
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| 2. | Clean with tip cleaner |
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| (see page 6) | |
Motor stops | 1. | Extension cord too long or wire | 1. | Remove extension cord |
suddenly | size too small | (see page 4) | ||
| 2. | Thermal safety switch has | 2. | Check that main supply |
| tripped due to overheating | voltage corresponds to | ||
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| specifications | |
No detergent suction | 1. | Detergent applicator clogged | 1. | Flush applicator with |
– units with |
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| warm water. | |
attachable |
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| 2. | Replace applicator |
applicators |
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Unit begins to smoke | 1. | Overheated, overloaded or | 1. | Turn off unit and |
| damaged motor | contact customer | ||
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| careline, do not return | |
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| pressure washer to | |
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| store of purchase. | |
Recycling
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities. Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are
potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834 | 9 |
