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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
Symptom | Possible cause | Remedy |
The motor won’t operate | The power plug is not plugged into the power | Plug the power cord into the power socket. |
when the trigger is pulled. | socket. |
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| The switch is set at “OFF” | Switch the washer on. |
| The extension cord is unplugged or severed | Replace the extension cord or check it with a |
| midway. | di erent electrical appliance. |
| The thermal protector has been activated. | Remedy the problem in accordance with the |
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| details listed in “Safety Mechanisms” on |
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| page 16. |
The motor continues | The water volume or pressure from the faucet | Open the faucet fully. |
operating when the | is too low. | Unravel any twists in the water hose and |
trigger is released. |
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| Check to make sure that the inner diameter |
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| of the water hose is correct. |
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| Check to make sure that the water hose is |
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| not wound onto the reel. |
| Water is leaking. | Check the hose connections. |
Water is not being | The water hose is not connected. | Connect the water hose. |
discharged. | The water hose or | Unravel the twists. |
| twisted. |
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| The backflow valve on the | Check to make sure that the inner diameter of |
| not operating. | the water hose is correct. |
| The trigger stopper is locked. | Remedy the problem in accordance with the |
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| details listed in “Trigger Stopper” on page 15. |
| The faucet it turned o . | Open the faucet fully. |
| The nozzle is blocked. | Clean the end of the nozzle with the nozzle |
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| cleaner pin supplied. |
| The strainer is blocked. | Wash the strainer, which is incorporated into |
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| the water feed inlet, in accordance with the |
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| details listed in “Inspecting the Strainer” on |
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| page 16. |
The water pressure won’t | The power plug is not plugged into the power | Plug the power cord into the power socket. |
rise. | socket. |
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| The switch is set at “OFF”. | Switch the washer on. |
| The water volume or pressure from the faucet | Open the faucet fully. |
| is too low. | Unravel any twists in the water hose and |
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| Check to make sure that the inner diameter |
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| of the water hose is correct. |
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| Check to make sure that the water hose is |
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| not wound onto the reel. |
| The nozzle is blocked. | Clean the end of the nozzle with the nozzle |
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| cleaner pin supplied. |
| The electrical voltage is too low. | Check to make sure that the thickness and |
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| length of the extension cord is appropriate. |
| Water is leaking. | Check the hose connections. |
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