Pressure Washer
Definition of Pressure Washer: A machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water. This
pressure washer produces cold water high pressure spray. Cleaning chemicals may be incorporated into
the spray if desired on models equipped for "chemical induction through the pump". The pressure pump
for this equipment is powered by a gasoline internal combustion engine.
InspectUpon Delivery: FIRST! Inspectformissingordamagedcomponents.See'?nitialSe t-Up/lnstallation "section forwhereto report
missing or damaged parts.
AddEngine0il:Engineisshippedwithoutoil, Seethe"EngineManual"sectionofthismanualforinstructionsoncapacityandviscosity
reco mm endations.
WaterFlowRequirements: Makesureyoursupplywaterflowrateis20%higherthanthepressurewasher'sflowrate(see
"0perations", section for detail], andthatyourwater is cleanand particle free.
Do not run Pressure Washer without proper inlet water supply to high pressure pump and for more than 7 minute without
depressing trigger on gun to circulate water to avoid'damaging pump,
ChemicalSpraying: Useonlyapprovedpressurewasherchemicalsdesignedforhigh-pressureuse,Usesoap adjustmentknobtoregulate
cleaningpower (onselectunits).
Storage: Do not allow water to freeze in the pump, hose, or spray gun(sJ. See "Storage" for more information. Maintenance
Schedule: Engine and pump require periodic inspection and servicing to keep pressure washer functioning efficiently. See
" Iisin ten on c e Sch e dul e Sum m ary" forfre quencyofservicin g.
Battery: Abatteryisrequiredforelectricstartfeature [Denoted by E in model # onùy). Abatteryisnotincluded, Purchasea
standardl2VDC,l0Ahbattery, and furtherdetailin"Specifications"section,
This Owner's Manual is for the Following Models:
Q3690 Q401s q4015E
[EJ Indicates unit is Electric Start Feature [Battery not included.
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r CO Poisoning: Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and
possible death if inhaled.
. lnjection lnjury: High-pressure spray can pierce skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
Such an injection inlury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage.
. Flying Debris: High-pressure spray can cause flying debris and possible surface damage.
. Electric shock: Operaling equipment in wet conditions or near water can cause electric shock.
. Chemical Exposure: Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous.
r Fire/Explosion: Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other llammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from engine can ignite
combustible malerials.
r Burns: Pressure Washer pump and engine are hot surfaces thal can cause burn injuries. Detailed
A wnnuNG: SPECIAL HAzARDS
