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Instruction
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
manual
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9 Horsepower
3200 PSI
3.0 GPM
Pressure Washer
PCH3200
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. Indicates an imminently Indicates a potentially hazardous situation hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death which, if not avoided, may result in
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HAZARD RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (continued) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Materials placed against or near the • Never operate pressure washer in an area pressure washer can interfere with its proper containing dry brush or weeds. ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials. • Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted • Always keep pressure washer a minimum of surfaces, melt any material sensitive to four feet away from surfaces (such as houses, heat (
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HAZARD RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, • Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of or any other flammable materials in this flammable solvent with this product could product. Use only household detergents, result in serious injury or death. cleaners and degreasers recommended for use in pressure washers. • Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and skin from contact with sprayed material
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HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe operation of your pressure washer • Do not use chlorine bleach or any other could lead to serious injury or death to corrosive compound. you or others. • Become familiar with the operation and controls of the pressure washer. • Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. • Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times. • Never defeat t
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CARTON CONTENTS Operation Nozzle Manual Chemical Nozzle Cleaning Hose Holder Tool Quick Formed Connect Rubber Engine Nozzles Covers Knobs Engine Frame Manual and Wheel Assembly Registration Saddle card Bolts Bagged Parts Tube Bracket Handle Engine Oil Hose Reel with parts bag Spray Gun High Pressure Quick Connect Spray Wand Hose ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Connect tube bracket (b) to 1. Place handle assembly onto frame using the hardware (c) frame, depress the snap buttons, su
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e. Make a loop in hose as 3. Assembly hose reel. shown. Place hose into a. Attach handle to flange hose clamp (3), squeeze assembly. NOTE: Screws hose clamp together, slide must be inserted from the onto long screw post, and inside of hose reel and secure with nut (4). Tighten secured with nuts on the securely. NOTE: Do not outside as shown. Tighten overbend or kink hose. securely. 3 4 b. Bolt hose reel to reel bracket as shown. Tighten securely. f. Turn handle and reel hose
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4. Attach high 9. Add engine oil (supplied) pressure hose to engine. Refer to Engine to gun. Tighten Owners Manual supplied by securely. engine manufacturer for correct procedure. 5. Connect wand to gun. Tighten NOTE: There will be a slight amount securely. of oil in the engine from factory testing. NOTE: The high pressure pump was filled with oil at the factory. There is no 6. Place the nozzle holder onto need to add oil at this time, see the the panel (located on the handle Mai
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. High Pressure Hose Engine Spray Gun Quick Connect Spray Wand High Pressure Pump BASIC ELEMENTS OF A BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN PRESSURE WASHER ENGINE High Pressure Pump: Increases the Refer to the engine manual for pressure of the water supply. location and operation of engine controls. Engine: Drives the high pr
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PRESSURE WASHER PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY OPERATING FEATURES PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS unit of measure for water pressure. The pressure setting is preset at the Also used for air pressure, hydraulic factory to achieve optimum pressure pressure, etc. and cleaning. If you need to lower the GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of pressure, it can be accomplished by measure for the flow rate of water. these methods. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied 1. Back awa
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING UNIT When using the high pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury can occur. Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT F
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CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS WAND AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Risk of Flying Applying chemicals or cleaning Object could solvents is a low pressure operation. cause risk of serious injury. DO NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals NOT attempt to change nozzles designed for pressure washer use. Do while pressure washer is running. not use bleach. Turn engine off before changing To Apply chemicals: nozzles. 1. Press chemical 1. Pull quick hose onto connect coupler bar
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8. Start engine. See Engine STARTING Owners Manual for correct Prior to starting, refer to your procedure. NOTE: When engine engine manual for proper starting rope is pulled, pressure starts procedure. building in the gun. If the engine 1. In a well ventilated outdoor area does not start after two pulls, add fresh, high quality, unleaded pull the gun trigger to relieve this gasoline with a pump octane pressure. rating of 86 or higher. Do not 9. Depress trigger on gun to overfill.
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MAINTENANCE PUMP When performing maintenance, you NOTE: The pump was filled with oil at may be exposed to hot surfaces, the factory. water pressure, or moving parts 1. Change pump oil after the first ten that can cause serious injury or (10) hours of operation and every death! fifty (50) hours thereafter. Before performing any maintenance To Check Oil: or repair, disconnect spark plug 1. Remove wire, let engine cool and release Dipstick/oil plug dipstick/oil all water pressure. The en
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NOZZLE CLEANING HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, This screen filter should be checked excessive pressure may develop. If periodically and cleaned if necessary. the nozzle becomes partially clogged 1. Remove filter Filter Screen or restricted, the pump pressure will by grasping pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately end and using the nozzle kit supplied and the removing it following instructions: from water 1. Shu
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STORAGE 5. Pull engine starter rope slowly ENGINE several times until antifreeze Consult the Engine Owners Manual for comes out of high pressure hose the manufacturer's recommendations connection of pump. for storage. 6. Remove garden hose from water PUMP inlet of pump. The manufacturer recommends using 7. Reconnect spark plug wire. a pump protector/winterizer when *Windshield washer fluid may also be storing the unit for more than 30 days used and/or when freezing temperatures are e
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Add Fuel. No fuel. Engine will not start (see Low oil Add required amount of oil. Engine Manual Squeeze gun trigger to relieve Pressure builds up after two pulls for further pressure. on the recoil starter or after initial engine use. troubleshooting) Choke lever in the "No Choke" Move choke to the "Choke" position. position. Spark plug wire not attached. Attach spark plug wire. Place engine ON/OFF switch in Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
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CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM See How to Use Spray Wand Spray wand not in low pressure. Will not draw paragraph in the Operation chemicals Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Make sure end of chemical hose Chemical screen not in cleaning is fully submerged into cleaning solution. solution. Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same consistency as water. Pressure hose is too long Lengthen water supply hose instead of high pressure hose. Chemical build up in ch
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NOTES 19- ENG A09608
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LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: 3 YEARS - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM. 2 YEARS - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor p
