Powerplus H1775 User manual

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MODEL H1775
1600PSI ELECTRIC
PRESSURE WASHER
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Carefully read this operator’s manual before starting up the washer for the
first time.
CAUTION: Always store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature will
not fall below 40°F. Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty.
* Ratings determined in accordance with PWMA. Standard PW101.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................
Safety Features ....................................................................................................................
Power Supply and Electrical Info .............................................................................................
Package Contents .................................................................................................................
Operation Instructions ........................................................................................................
End of Use / Storage Instructions ............................................................................................
Care and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................
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Max pressure
Max flow rate
Electrical requirement
Electrical cord
High pressure hose
Minimum amp source
Pressure of inlet water
Inlet water
1600 PSI *
1.5 GPM *
120V, 60HZ,15A
23 ft
19 ft
15A
20 - 100 PSI
Cold tap water

WARNING: This warning symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures which if
not correctly followed could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: This caution symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures which, if
not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment
and/or property.
WARNING: When using this product basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please contact our customer
service.
Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing mechanical equipment. Using this
equipment with the respect and caution demanded will considerably lessen the possibilities of
personal injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury or property
damage may occur. The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this
manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical
equipment.
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate near children or animals.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
4. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not overreach or stand on an unstable surface. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
9. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
10. Do not touch plug or outlet with wet hands.
11. Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to “OFF” position before connecting or
disconnecting cord to electrical outlets.
12. Water spray must never be directed towards any electric wiring or directly towards the
pressure washer machine itself or fatal electric shock may occur.
13. Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from
the outlet.
14. To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near a
heat source.
This unit was designed for specific applications. It should not be modified and/or used for any
application other than that which it was designed.

WARNING: Risk of injection or injury - Do not direct discharge stream at persons.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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15. Check power cords before using. Damaged cords can reduce performance of pressure
washer or cause a fatal electric shock.
16. The narrow pin point stream is very powerful. It is not recommended for use on painted
surfaces, wood surfaces or items attached with an adhesive backing.
17. Keep operating area clear of all persons and animals.
18. Always use both hands when operating pressure washer to maintain complete control of the
wand.
19. Do not touch nozzle or water spray while operating.
20. Wear safety goggles while operating.
21. Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use and prior to the detaching of the
high pressure hose.
22. Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as damage could result.
23. Do not operate or store this product in temperatures below 40°F. Freeze damage is not
covered by the warranty.
24. Carefully observe all chemical instructions and warnings before using. Use only approved
pressure washer cleaners. Do not use bleach, chlorine, or any cleaners containing acids.
25. The pressure washer should not be used in areas where gas vapors may be present. An
electric spark could cause an explosion or fire.
26. To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure washer, the unit should be placed
as far as possible from the cleaning site during operation.
27. To prevent accidental discharge, the spray gun should be secured by locking the trigger
when not in use.
28. To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should NOT be covered during operation.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

WARNING: If Automatic Stop fails to operate, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE.
Contact our Customer Service department. Further use will damage the
machine and/or cause personal injury.
WARNING: The pressure washer is also equipped with a main power ON/OFF switch
located on the unit. It should always be moved to the OFF position when the
pressure washer is not being used to prevent possible injury or damage.
SAFETY FEATURES
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AUTOMATIC STOP
The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device which will sense when the trigger on the gun
is released. It will open the power circuit to the motor and cause the pressure washer to stop.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should
a means for grounding 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 parts they replace. A double-insulated product is marked with the words
“DOUBLE-INSULATION” or “DOUBLE-INSULATED”. The symbol above may also be
marked on the product.
SERVICING A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
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POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL INFO
Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified
by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use”. Use
only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use
damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not
abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and
sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the
product from the extension cord.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord, observe the specification below:
Cable Length - Up to 25 ft.
Wire Gauge - 12 AWG Outdoor
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
The pressure washer is factory-equipped with an electrical cord. This cord should only be
connected to an electrical outlet installed in accordance with local safety regulations. NOTE: The
power supply must be 120 V, 60 Hz and a minimum 15 amp dedicated circuit.
A. Inspect cord before using. Do not use if cord is damaged.
B. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
C. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
D. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts. Contact
Customer Service for proper replacement parts.

Hook for electrical cable and
high-pressure hose
Tool box
Spray gun with high-pressure hose
Holder for accessories
Garden hose connector
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Part Description Quantity
Turbospraynozzle
Variable spraynozzle
High-pressureoutlet
Spraywand
On/Off switch
Detergentbottle
Nozzle cleaner

Step 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 3
Connect the garden hose to the garden hose connector on the back of the
machine.
Before connecting, run water through the garden hose (not
supplied) to flush out any foreign matter. If your water source is a well, the
garden hose length can only be 30 ft. maximum.
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Fig. 1
Romove the toolbox. Secure the lower end of the carrying handle
to the unit (Fig.1-1).
Insert the two screws found in the toolbox into the holes on the
end of the carrying handle and tighten (Fig.1-2).
Now reattach the toolbox to the carrying handle (Fig.1-3).
Step 2
Remove the shipping plug from the outlet on the front of the machine.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5
Step 4
Connect the high pressure hose to the machine outlet. To connect, carefully
insert the fitting with the o-ring into the high pressure outlet and tighten the
threaded nut by hand. *Turn on water supply*
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Step 6
Slide the straight hose fitting into the gun grip, while holding firmly in place
slide the red lock tab toward the grip to lock the hose into the gun.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Connect the garden hose to water supply and turn on the water
for a few seconds to flush out any debris that may have collected
in the hose.
Fig. 4

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 8
Before turning unit on, squeeze and hold trigger to bleed any trapped
air out of the unit. Release trigger when water flow is steady.
Step 7
Attach plug into power receptacle.
Step 9
Insert the wand “Tee” lock into the spray gun slot. The “Tee” lock will be
positioned in an up and down (verticle) position and when the wand
reaches the stop spring you will need to push the wand into the gun very
firmly overcoming the spring force while simultaneously rotating the wand
clockwise 1/4 turn until the wand is firmly locked in place.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

Step 10
Step 11
Squeeze the trigger to start motor and begin pressure washing.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Depress the ON button. Note that the motor will momentarily start
and then stop.
OFF
ON
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
WARNING: Risk of Injection or Injury. Do not directly discharge stream at anyone.
WARNING: If the wand and nozzle are not securely locked into place, they could be ejected
under high pressure when operating the gun.
WARNING: Make sure the wand is pointed in a safe direction when starting the pressure
washer. Do not point at face or feet as serious injury could result.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: The pencil point spray adjustment is very aggressive. We recommend that
for most cleaning applications a 20° spray angle be used to avoid damage
to the surface being cleaned.
The variable fan nozzle can adjust from fan to pencil point spray. The spray can be adjusted
by turning the nozzle head.
Variable Spray
NOTE: The pressure of the spray on the surface you are cleaning increases as you move the
wand closer to the surface.
To adjust the spray pattern, turn the nozzle head clockwise or counterclockwise as desired.
Fig. 12

END OF USE AND WINTER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Turn the machine OFF and squeeze the trigger to release the trapped pressure inside of the
machine.
2) Remove both the garden hose and high pressure hose from the unit.
3) Turn ON the machine and allow it to run for 5 seconds. (This will clear out most of the water
trapped in the pump).
4) Unplug the machine and store the powercord as shown below. (Fig.13)
5) Store the machine and accessories in a dry, climate controlled environment. Do not store the
machine or accessories in a place where the temperature could drop below 40°F. FREEZE
DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
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Fig. 13

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Connections
CAUTION: If the screen is not kept clean, the flow of water to the pressure washer will be
restricted and the pump may be damaged.
Connections on Pressure Washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned regularly and
lubricated with non-water soluble grease to prevent leakage and damage to the o-rings.
Nozzle
The nozzle should be lubricated with non-water soluble grease or light oil regularly.
Clogging of the nozzle causes the pump pressure to build up too high and cleaning is immediately
required.
1) Clear blockage in nozzle by forcing stiff wire through center hole.
2) Backflush the nozzle with water. Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the
spray gun. If the pressure is still too high, repeat above items 1-2.
Lubrication
The pressure washer is designed with a permanent lubrication system. Conventional oil check and
oil changes are not necessary.
NOTE: In case of oil leakage, contact our customer service department.
Water Screen
To clean inner water screen, remove garden hose connector and remove the filter screen from the
inlet. Backflush screen to clean. Replace screen and garden hose connector immediately to
prevent any foreign matter from entering the pump.
CAUTION: Do not damage the screen while removing or cleaning. Any foreign particles
entering the pump may damage the pump.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Motor will not start or stops while
operating. Extension cord length or gauge incorrect. Use proper extension cord. See Operator’s
Manual page 6.
Loose or disconnected plug. Reconnect plug.
Open motor circuit. Contact Customer Service.
Spray Gun Trigger not operating
properly. Contact Customer Service.
Defective gun. Remove gun, aim water stream away from
electrical source, and press ON. If machine
starts, replace gun assembly by contacting
Customer Service.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blown in fuse box. Circuit overload. Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps or greater.
Extension cord too long or wire size too
small. Use proper extension cord as recommended on Operator’s Manual page 6.
Nozzle partially blocked. Clean nozzle as instructed on page 14.
Excessive pressure. Clean nozzle as instructed on page 14.
Water or oil leaking from bottom
of pump. A small amount of leakage is normal. If excessive leaking occurs, contact Customer Service.
Trigger will not move. Spray gun safety lock engaged. Release safety lock.
Unit will not stop when trigger is
released. Spray gun trigger system not operating properly. Contact Customer Service.
Motor running but pump not
building maximum pressure or
has irregular pressure.
Faucet closed. Open faucet.
Water inlet screen clogged. Clean screen. See page 14.
Gun and hose failure. Replace gun and hose.
Kink in garden hose. Straighten hose.
Nozzle worn out Replace spray nozzle.
Air in pump. Let pressure washer run with gun open and
wand removed until steady stream of water is
released.
Clogged nozzle. Clean nozzle. See manual page 14.