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Instruction
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19
manual
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 37
6.5 Horsepower
2800 PSI
3 GPM
Pressure Washer
PCH2800C
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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 Frame and Engine Nozzles Covers Wheel Assembly Manual Bagged Parts Spray Gun High Pressure Engine Hose Quick Connect Spray Wand Handle Oil ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place handle assembly onto frame, 5. Remove five colored quick depress the snap buttons, and connect nozzles from plastic slide the handle assembly onto the bag and insert them into correct frame until
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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. Spray Gun High Pressure Hose Engine 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
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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 Barbed Fitting hose onto conne
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STARTING Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: When engine rope is Prior to starting, refer to your engine pulled, pressure starts building manual for proper starting procedure. in the gun. If the engine does not 1. In a well ventilated outdoor start after two pulls, pull the gun area add fresh, high quality, trigger to relieve this pressure. unleaded gasoline with a pump 9. Depress trigger on gun to octane rating of 86 or higher. Do start water flow. NOTE: Stand not overfill. Wipe up
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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 or repair, disconnect spark plug To Check Oil: wire, let engine cool and release all water pressure. The engine 1. The oil level should come to th
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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 Spray wand not in low pressure. See How to Use Spray Wand Will not draw paragraph in the Operation chemicals Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Chemical screen not in cleaning Make sure end of chemical hose 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 che
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NOTES 17- ENG A07708
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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
