Product Manual

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BEFORE STARTING
UNPACKING AND DELIVERY INSPECTION
You should inspect the pressure washer immediately after you receive delivery thereof. If you have any
missing parts, please contact your place of purchase. DO NOT attempt to operate the pressure washer if
there are any missing parts.
The pressure washer is shipped without oil. You must add an adequate amount of engine oil before
using it for the first time. The engine will be damaged beyond repair if it is started without oil. For oil
type, please see “Recommended Oil Type” section of this manual on page 9. Fresh regular RON 91 fuel
must be used in this unit. DO NOT use Premium or Ethanol based fuels.
SAFETY SIGNS
Comply with the instructions provided by the safety signs and symbols fitted to the pressure washer and
in this manual. The pressure washer and manual only feature the symbols relevant to the model
purchased. Check that the symbols and signs affixed to the unit are always present and legible,
otherwise fit replacements in the original positions.
GENERAL WARNINGS & DISCLAIMER
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using the engine. Failure to properly set up,
operate and maintain this engine could result in serious injury or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning, electric shock, fire/explosions and/or burns.
In particular be aware of the following hazards:
CD Poisoning
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odourless, colourless poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT
smell it, see it or taste it. ONLY run an engine OUTDOORS and AWAY from building air intakes.
NEVER run an engine inside any enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, including homes, basements, garages,
sheds, boxes, RV’s, boats or pick-up truck beds. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run
a fan or open windows.
Electric Shock / Electrocution
High voltage electricity from the pressure washer can kill. DO NOT operate in wet locations or conditions.
Be sure the pressure washer is properly grounded. Use only outdoor rated grounded extension cords of
proper size.
NEVER plug the pressure washer directly into a wall plug outlet. ANY connection to a building’s
electrical system MUST ISOLATE THE PRESSURE WASHER FROM UTILITY POWER via a transfer switch
installed by a licensed electrician.
Otherwise, back-feed from the pressure washer into the power grid could kill utility workers. See “Set up
as a building back-up” on page 13 for additional information.
BEFORE performing any maintenance on the pressure washer, disconnect the engine starting battery (if
equipped) to prevent accidental start-up. Disconnect the cable from the battery post indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) first. Reconnect the cable last.
Heat
Unintentional spark can result in fire and/or electric shock.
Fire / Explosion
DO NOT overload the engine (per rate capacity) and OPERATE ONLY in an area with adequate cooling
ventilation so the engine does not overheat. The exhaust can be extremely hot. Keep the muffler at least
3 metres from all combustible objects.