North American AR383 User manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts List AR383
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Electric Pressure Washer
Specifications:
Max Max Max Unit
Model PSi GPM teMP VoltaGe aMPS WeiGht
AR383 1900 1.5 122°F 120V 15 27 lbs
Safety GuidelineS:
This manual contains information
that is very important to know
and understand. This information
is provided for SAFETY and to
PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.
Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE or NOTICE: Information that
requires special attention.
iMPortant
This pressure washer is equipped
with a microswitch sensitive
to water flow. This Total Stop
System (TSS) senses water flow
in the pump. When the trigger
is released, water stops flowing
through the pump. The TSS then
automatically turns the motor
off to protect the pump from
overheating.

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PackaGe content:
1. Pressure Water Unit
2. Manual
3. Adjustable Spray Nozzle
4. Turbo Nozzle
5. Gun
6. Detergent Tank
7. Nozzle Cleaning Tool
8. High Pressure Hose
9. Garden Hose Fitting
10. Accessories Holder
Gun Safety Button (5A)

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oPeration
1. Pull trigger on gun.
2. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to
“ON”.
3. Release trigger. The pressure
washer motor will stop running.
4. To spray again, pull trigger and
motor and pump will restart.
Note: Occasionally the motor may
run for a short time to bring fresh,
cool water into the pump even if
the trigger is released. This is part
of normal operation and will not
damage the unit.
Always turn
the “ON/OFF”
switch to “OFF” then trigger gun
to release hose pressure before
unplugging the power cord.
Risk of equipment
damage. Always
make sure the “ON/OFF” switch
on the unit is “OFF” and unit is
unplugged prior to storage.
Risk of Injection.
Unit will start
spraying when trigger is squeezed
if “ON/OFF” switch is in “ON”
position. Always point gun in a
safe direction.
Save These Instructions
When using this product, basic
precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before
iMPortant Safety inStrUctionS
using the product.
2. Always disconnect power
before disassembling or
repairing the unit.
3. Follow all safety codes as well
as the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA).
4. Ensure safety devices are
operating properly before each
use. DO NOT remove or modify
any part of the gun or unit.
5. Know how to stop this product
and bleed pressure quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
6. Stay alert - watch what you are
doing.
7. Do not operate the product
when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. Keep operation area clear of all
persons.
9. Do not overreach or stand on
unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all
times.
10. Follow the maintenance
instructions specified in the
manual.
11. This product is provided with a
ground fault circuit interrupter,
GFCI, be sure to inspect cord
and GFCI prior to use. Any
repair or replacement of the
power cord must be performed
by a qualified (licensed or
certified) electrical technician.
12. Never use an extension cord
with this product.
13. The power cord on this product
contains chemicals, including
lead, known to the State of
California to cause [cancer
and] birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

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14. To reduce the risk of injury,
close supervision is necessary
when a product is used near
children.
Risk of
Electrocution
• Inspect cord before using - Do
not use if cord is damaged.
• Keep all electrical connections
dry and off the ground.
• Do not touch plug with wet
hands.
• This product is provided with a
ground fault circuit interrupter
built into the power cord plug.
If replacement of the plug
or cord is needed, use only
identical replacement parts.
• Do not spray electrical
apparatus and wiring.
Risk of Injection
or Sever Injury
• High pressure. Keep clear
of nozzle. Do not discharge
streams at persons or animals.
• Never put hand or fingers over
spray tip while operating the
unit.
• Never try to stop or deflect
leaks with any body part.
• Always engage the trigger
safety latch in the safe position
when spraying is stopped even
if only for a few moments.
• Point gun in safe direction.
Unit will start spraying when
trigger is squeezed if ‘on/off’
switch is in “ON” position.
• Discharge pressure - When ‘on/
off’ switch is in “OFF” position,
pressure may still exist in unit.
To discharge pressure, point
gun in safe direction and
squeeze trigger.
Risk of Explosion
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
• Never use in areas containing
combustible dust, liquids, or
vapors.
• High pressure - Gun kicks back -
Hold gun with both hands.
• Keep hose away from sharp
objects. Bursting hoses may
cause injury. Examine hose
regularly and replace if
damaged. Do not attempt to
mend a damaged hose.
note
• Use only detergents specifically
formulated for pressure
washers. Always follow
detergent manufacturer’s
label recommendations for
proper use of detergents.
Always protect eyes, skin,
and respiratory system from
detergent.
• For either indoor or outdoor
use. Store indoors and where
temperature stays above
freezing.
• Unplug unit when not in use.
• Pressure washer is not meant
to pump hot water. Do not
connect to hot water supply.
• Never leave the unit
unattended while it is plugged
in.
• Always turn water supply “ON”
before turning pressure washer
iMPortant Safety inStrUctionS (cont)

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“ON”. Running pump dry
causes damage.
In a double-insulated product,
two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means are provided for
a double-insulated product, nor
should grounding means be added
to the product.
Servicing a double-insulated
product requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified
service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-
insulated product must be identical
to the original parts. A double-
insulated product is marked with
the words “Double Insulation” or
Double Insulated”. Product may
also be marked with symbol shown
below.
Do not use
pressure that
exceeds the operating pressure
of any of the parts (hoses,
fittings, etc.) in the pressurized
system. Ensure all equipment and
accessories are rated to withstand
the maximum working pressure of
the unit.
Do not spray
electrical
apparatus and wiring.
• Never disconnect the high
pressure discharge hose from
the machine while the system
is pressurized. To depressurize
machine, turn power and water
supply off, then press gun
trigger 2 - 3 times.
• Never permanently engage the
trigger mechanism on the gun.
• Never operate the machine
without all components
properly connected to the
machine (handle, gun/wand
assembly, nozzle, etc.).
Equipment
damage.
• ALWAYS turn water supply
“ON” before turning pressure
washer “ON”. Running pump
dry causes serious damage.
• Do not operate the pressure
washer with the inlet water
screen removed. Keep screen
clear of debris and sediment.
• NEVER operate pressure washer
with broken or missing parts.
Check equipment regularly
and repair or replace worn or
damaged parts immediately.
• Use only the nozzle supplied
with this machine.
• Never leave the wand
unattended while the machine
is running.
• Never attempt to alter factory
settings. Altering factory
settings could damage the unit
and will void the warranty.
• Always hold gun and wand
firmly when starting and
operating the machine.
SerVicinG of adoUble-
inSUlated aPPliance

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• NEVER allow the unit to run
with the trigger release (off)
for more than one (1) minute.
Resulting heat buildup will
damage pump.
• Pressure washer is not meant
to pump hot water. NEVER
connect it to a hot water supply
as it will significantly reduce the
life of the pump.
• NEVER store the pressure
washer outdoors or where it
could freeze. The pump will be
seriously damaged.
• Release trigger when changing
from high to low pressure
modes. Failure to do so could
result in damage.
Keep hose away
from sharp
objects. Bursting hoses may cause
injury. Examine hoses regularly
and replace if damaged. Do not
attempt to mend a damaged hose.
1. Attach swivel adapter to pump
water inlet, if not already
attached. Notice the swivel
adapter is marked with the
words pump and hose. Make
sure to connect pump side of
the adapter to the pump water
inlet to prevent damage to the
threads.
2. Attach garden hose to swivel
adapter side marked hose.
3. The spray gun should be locked
into the “OFF” position by
locating the safety trigger
lock just above the trigger of
the gun. Activate the lock by
holding the gun and push the
lock from left to right. Squeeze
trigger to make sure the trigger
does not move. The safety
trigger lock should be locked at
all times when pressure washer
is not in use.
1. Plug the power cord into a
grounded 120V outlet and
press the reset button as shown
below.
2. THIS MUST BE DONE EACH
TIME THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN
AN OUTLET.
PoWer cord
SerVicinG of adoUble-
inSUlated aPPliance (cont)
Garden hoSe connection
inStrUctionS
Pump
Hose
Reset

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4. Attach the high pressure hose
onto the pump water outlet
by turning clockwise and hand
tightening.
5. Connect garden hose as
explained under Garden Hose
Connection Instructions.
6. Plug the power cord into a
grounded 120V outlet.
7. Turn water on.
8. Unlock trigger lock by moving
lock right to left.
9. Depress and hold the trigger
on the gun for one minute to
release pressure and remove
any air trapped in the system.
10. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to
the “ON” position.
directionS for USe
Damage to cleaning surfaces occurs
because the impact force of the
water exceeds the durability of the
surface. You can vary the impact
force by controlling the nozzle’s
fan pattern, the nozzle’s angle
to the cleaning surface, and the
nozzle’s distance from the cleaning
1. Insert lance adapter into the
gun push and turn clockwise to
positive stop as shown below.
2. Press release button on bottom
of gun toward back of the gun,
then insert high pressure hose.
3. Be sure that the power switch is
in the “OFF” position.
SySteM connection
hoW to aVoid
daMaGinG SUrfaceS
High Pressure Hose
Pump

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surface. Never use a narrow high
impact stream or a turbo nozzle
on a surface that is susceptible to
damage. Avoid spraying windows
with a narrow high impact stream
or turbo nozzle. Doing so may
break the window. The surest way
to avoid damaging surfaces is to
follow these steps.
1. Before triggering the gun,
adjust the nozzle to a wide fan
pattern.
2. Place the nozzle approximately
4 - 5 feet away from the
cleaning surface. Then hold
the nozzle at a 45° angle to the
cleaning surface. Trigger the
gun.
3. Vary the fan pattern spray
angle and the distance to the
cleaning surface until optimum
cleaning efficiency is achieved
without damaging the surface.
A clogged or partially clogged
nozzle can cause a significant
reduction of water coming out of
the nozzle and cause the unit to
pulsate while spraying.
To clean out the nozzle:
• Turn off the unit.
• Turn off the water supply.
Relieve any pressure trapped
in the hose by squeezing the
trigger 2 - 3 times.
• Separate lance from gun.
• Rotate nozzle to the narrow
stream setting. This opens up
the fan blades.
• Using the included tip cleaner,
or an un-folded paper clip,
insert wire into the nozzle hole
and move back and forth until
debris is dislodged.
• Remove additional debris by
back-flushing water through
the nozzle. To do this, remove
the lance from the gun, place
end of a garden hose (with
water running) to tip of nozzle
pushing water and debris out
the back opening of the lance.
The use of detergents can
dramatically reduce cleaning time
and assist in the removal of difficult
stains. Some detergents have been
customized for pressure washer use
nozzle cleaninG inStrUctionS
deterGentS
hoW to aVoid
daMaGinG SUrfaceS (cont)

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on specific cleaning tasks. These
detergents are approximately as
thick as water. The use of thicker
detergents, such as dish soap, will
clog the chemical injection system
and prevent the application of the
detergent.
The cleaning power of detergents
comes from applying them to a
surface and giving the chemicals
time to break down the dirt and
grime. Detergents work best when
applied at low pressure.
The combination of chemical action
and high pressure rinsing is very
effective. On vertical surfaces,
apply the detergent starting at
the bottom and working your way
upward. This will prevent the
detergent from sliding down and
causing streaks.
High pressure rinsing should also
progress from the bottom to top.
On particularly tough stains, it
may be necessary to use a brush in
combination with detergents and
high pressure rinsing.
1. The lance is affected by
pressure during operation;
therefore hold it firmly with
both hands and point the
nozzle toward the ground.
2. Activate by pulling the trigger
of the gun/spray handle.
3. Adjust the distance to the
cleaning surface, which will
also adjust your pressure of the
nozzle.
4. Spray pattern shape and
intensity can be changed by
twisting the spray adjuster at
the end of the lance. Keep
hands clear of the front of the
lance to prevent injury.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch to
“OFF” on the pressure washer.
2. Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
3. Shut off the water supply.
4. Activate the spray handle to
relieve the machine of pressure.
5. Lock the trigger into the “OFF”
position.
oPeration
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Pos. Description Part Number Qty.
1 Detergent Tank AR3080160 1
2 Hose (QC) AR50969 1
3 Gun AR50968 1
4 Adjustable Lance/Nozzle AR50975 1
5 Turbo Lance/Nozzle AR50976 1
6 Switch Assembly AR3080170 1
7 Garden Hose Fitting (with filter) BQ09010305 1
8 Electric Cord w/GFCI DX2731301100 1
Pump Spare Part Kits
Water Seals & Valves AR3081290
Pre-Assembly TSS AR3082350

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PreSSUre WaSher liMited Warranty
This product is under warranty to the original retail consumer against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year on machine, 90
days on gun and hose assembly, from the date of retail purchase and is not
transferable. Warranty covers replacement parts. This limited one year
warranty applies only to products used in consumer applications and does
not apply to rental or commercial applications. Use reasonable care in the
operation and maintenance of the pressure washer as described in the
owner’s manual.
Warranty returns
Items returned for warranty consideration must have a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and proof of purchase. All
unauthorized returns will be refused and shipped back to sender. Freight
costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser. Call 1-866-235-5112 Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time). Or E-Mail to:
[email protected] 24 hours a day.
A.R. North America, Inc.
Attn: Pressure Washer Warranty Department
140 - 81st Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55432