Vax PowerWash 1700W User manual

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VPW1
PowerWash
1700W – VPW1
Compact use Pressure Washer
Perfect for cleaning small cars, garden furniture,
bikes, garden tools, and small scale patio areas.

Let’s talk safety
This pressure washer is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• ThisPressurewasherisforoutdooruseonly.
• Itisyourresponsibilitytocheckthesuitabilityofthesurface
tobecleaned.VaxUKLtdcannotbeheldresponsiblefor
damagecaused.
• Keepngers,hairandlooseclothingfrommovingpartsand
openingswhilstusingthepressurewasher.
• Whenusingyourpressurewashertherecommendedworking
distancebetweenthenozzleandsurfaceareaorobjecttobe
cleanedis30cm.
• Thisappliancecanonlybeusedbychildrenagedfrom8years
andaboveandpersonswithreducedphysical,sensory
ormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceandknowledge
iftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerning
useoftheapplianceinasafewayandunderstandthe
hazardsinvolved.Childrenshouldnotplaywiththeappliance.
Cleaningandusermaintenanceshallnotbemadebychildren
withoutsupervision.
• VaxonlyrecommendtheuseofVaxgenuineaccessoriesand
solutiontobeusedwiththispressurewasher.Theuse
ofnon-brandedVaxaccessoriesandsolutionwillinvalidate
yourwarranty.
Basic safety precautions
3Alwayswearsuitableclothingfootwearandeyeprotection
whilstusingthepressurewasher.
3Alwaysconnectthewatersupply,removethelanceandsqueeze
thetriggertorunwaterthroughthemachinebeforeswitching
thepoweron.
3Alwaysuseasuitablehoseconnectortomatchthecoupling
onthepressurewasherwithanon-returnvalveattapend
ofthesupplyhose.
3Alwaysunplugthepressurewasherbeforecleaningorcarrying
outanymaintenance.
3Alwaysturnoandunplugthepressurewasherbefore
disconnectingorconnectingthehose,afterusealwayswrapthe
pressurehoseandpowercordaroundthestorageclipsprovided.
3Alwaysreleaseanybuiltuppressureinthehandlepriorto
disconnectingthehoseandensurewaterinletlterisclean
priortostorageinacooldryplace.
3UseonlyCEapproved13ampextensioncordswithRCD,
non-approvedextensioncordsmayoverheat.Careshouldbe
takentoarrangetheextensioncordasitcouldbeatriphazard.
3Alwaysmakesurethepower/extensioncordisfullyunwoundand
preventthepower/extensioncordfromgettingwetduringuse.
3AlwaysreplacethefuseintheplugwithaBritish13ampfuse.
Alwaysprotectthepowercablefromheatedsurfacesornear
openames.
3Alwayscarrythepressurewasherbythehandle.
3Alwayscheckwaterhoseandaccessoriesarenotdamaged,
brokenorwornbeforeuse.
Don’ts
Do’s
8Don’tleavethepressurewasherunattendedorrunning
whennotinuseformorethan5minuteswithoutdepressing
thetrigger.
8Don’tusethispressurewasherifithasbeendropped,
damagedorimmersedinwater.
8Don’tusepressurewasherifthepowercordorplugis
damaged.PleasecontactourCustomerCareLineon(UK)
08444128455(ROI)1-800928308.
8Don’thandletheplugofthepressurewasherwithwethands.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithoutsupplyhose(minimum
length7.5m)inplaceandunwindthehosefullyfromreel.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithoutthewaterlterinplace.
8Don’tpullorcarrythispressurewasherbythepowercord.
Don’tusethepowercordasahandle,pullthepowercord
aroundcornersorsharpedgesorcloseadooroverthe
powercord.Don’tunplugpressurewasherbypullingon
thepowercord.
8Don’taimthepressurewasheratpeople,animals,plants,
electricalcomponents,wires,orthepressurewasheritself.
8Don’tusethepressurewasheronelectricalcomponents,
damaged/delicatepaintsurfaces,tyres,engines/motors.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithincorrectvoltageasthis
mayresultindamageorinjurytotheuser.Thecorrectvoltage
islistedontheratinglabel.
Thank you for buying this Pressure Washer.
Taking care of your outdoor cleaning
Thepressurewasherisdesignedtomakeoutdoorcleaningtasksaseectiveandecient
aspossibleandthisuserguidewillhelpyougetthemostoutofyourmachine.
CompletingoutdoorcleaningtasksusingaVaxpressurewasherwillkeepyouroutdoor
itemsandsurfacescleanerforlonger.
Taking care of your Pressure Washer
Alsoinsidethisguideareinstructionsonmaintainingyournewmachine,sothatit’salways
readywhenyouaretotackleyouroutdoorcleaningtasks.
Taking care of you
We’rehereifyouneedus.Insteadoftakingmeback
totheshop,simplyvisit:
vax.co.uk/support orcall:
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI)1-800928308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
CallsarechargedattheUKlocalrate.Pleasemakeanoteoftheserialnumberandmodelnumber
ofthepressurewasherbeforecalling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Letusknowwhatyouthink@VaxUK

Let’s talk safety
This pressure washer is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• ThisPressurewasherisforoutdooruseonly.
• Itisyourresponsibilitytocheckthesuitabilityofthesurface
tobecleaned.VaxUKLtdcannotbeheldresponsiblefor
damagecaused.
• Keepngers,hairandlooseclothingfrommovingpartsand
openingswhilstusingthepressurewasher.
• Whenusingyourpressurewashertherecommendedworking
distancebetweenthenozzleandsurfaceareaorobjecttobe
cleanedis30cm.
• Thisappliancecanonlybeusedbychildrenagedfrom8years
andaboveandpersonswithreducedphysical,sensory
ormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceandknowledge
iftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerning
useoftheapplianceinasafewayandunderstandthe
hazardsinvolved.Childrenshouldnotplaywiththeappliance.
Cleaningandusermaintenanceshallnotbemadebychildren
withoutsupervision.
• VaxonlyrecommendtheuseofVaxgenuineaccessoriesand
solutiontobeusedwiththispressurewasher.Theuse
ofnon-brandedVaxaccessoriesandsolutionwillinvalidate
yourwarranty.
Basic safety precautions
3Alwayswearsuitableclothingfootwearandeyeprotection
whilstusingthepressurewasher.
3Alwaysconnectthewatersupply,removethelanceandsqueeze
thetriggertorunwaterthroughthemachinebeforeswitching
thepoweron.
3Alwaysuseasuitablehoseconnectortomatchthecoupling
onthepressurewasherwithanon-returnvalveattapend
ofthesupplyhose.
3Alwaysunplugthepressurewasherbeforecleaningorcarrying
outanymaintenance.
3Alwaysturnoandunplugthepressurewasherbefore
disconnectingorconnectingthehose,afterusealwayswrapthe
pressurehoseandpowercordaroundthestorageclipsprovided.
3Alwaysreleaseanybuiltuppressureinthehandlepriorto
disconnectingthehoseandensurewaterinletlterisclean
priortostorageinacooldryplace.
3UseonlyCEapproved13ampextensioncordswithRCD,
non-approvedextensioncordsmayoverheat.Careshouldbe
takentoarrangetheextensioncordasitcouldbeatriphazard.
3Alwaysmakesurethepower/extensioncordisfullyunwoundand
preventthepower/extensioncordfromgettingwetduringuse.
3AlwaysreplacethefuseintheplugwithaBritish13ampfuse.
Alwaysprotectthepowercablefromheatedsurfacesornear
openames.
3Alwayscarrythepressurewasherbythehandle.
3Alwayscheckwaterhoseandaccessoriesarenotdamaged,
brokenorwornbeforeuse.
Don’ts
Do’s
8Don’tleavethepressurewasherunattendedorrunning
whennotinuseformorethan5minuteswithoutdepressing
thetrigger.
8Don’tusethispressurewasherifithasbeendropped,
damagedorimmersedinwater.
8Don’tusepressurewasherifthepowercordorplugis
damaged.PleasecontactourCustomerCareLineon(UK)
08444128455(ROI)1-800928308.
8Don’thandletheplugofthepressurewasherwithwethands.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithoutsupplyhose(minimum
length7.5m)inplaceandunwindthehosefullyfromreel.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithoutthewaterlterinplace.
8Don’tpullorcarrythispressurewasherbythepowercord.
Don’tusethepowercordasahandle,pullthepowercord
aroundcornersorsharpedgesorcloseadooroverthe
powercord.Don’tunplugpressurewasherbypullingon
thepowercord.
8Don’taimthepressurewasheratpeople,animals,plants,
electricalcomponents,wires,orthepressurewasheritself.
8Don’tusethepressurewasheronelectricalcomponents,
damaged/delicatepaintsurfaces,tyres,engines/motors.
8Don’tusethepressurewasherwithincorrectvoltageasthis
mayresultindamageorinjurytotheuser.Thecorrectvoltage
islistedontheratinglabel.
Thank you for buying this Pressure Washer.
Taking care of your outdoor cleaning
Thepressurewasherisdesignedtomakeoutdoorcleaningtasksaseectiveandecient
aspossibleandthisuserguidewillhelpyougetthemostoutofyourmachine.
CompletingoutdoorcleaningtasksusingaVaxpressurewasherwillkeepyouroutdoor
itemsandsurfacescleanerforlonger.
Taking care of your Pressure Washer
Alsoinsidethisguideareinstructionsonmaintainingyournewmachine,sothatit’salways
readywhenyouaretotackleyouroutdoorcleaningtasks.
Taking care of you
We’rehereifyouneedus.Insteadoftakingmeback
totheshop,simplyvisit:
vax.co.uk/support orcall:
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI)1-800928308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
CallsarechargedattheUKlocalrate.Pleasemakeanoteoftheserialnumberandmodelnumber
ofthepressurewasherbeforecalling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Letusknowwhatyouthink@VaxUK

Contents Getting to know your machine
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Waterinlet
connector
Solutionbottle
storage
Nozzlestorage
Pressurehoseand
powercablestorage
hook
Triggerhandle
storage
Handle
On/oswitch
Lancestorage
Wateroutlet Wheel
Pressure Washer
Included with
your machine
Name Pressure Washer
Voltage 1700W
Wattage 220-240V~50Hz
MaxPressure 130 bar
WorkingPressure 90 bar
FlowRate 370L/Hr
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Universaldetergent
1-9-133398-00
Patio&Deckingdetergent
1-9-133401-00
Wash&Protect
vehicledetergent
1-9-133400-00
Accessories & Consumables
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Pressurehose
Triggerhandle
Lance
Turbonozzle
Jetnozzle
(orangenib)
Solutionapplicationbottle
Nozzlecleaningtool
Waterinletconnector

Contents Getting to know your machine
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Waterinlet
connector
Solutionbottle
storage
Nozzlestorage
Pressurehoseand
powercablestorage
hook
Triggerhandle
storage
Handle
On/oswitch
Lancestorage
Wateroutlet Wheel
Pressure Washer
Included with
your machine
Name Pressure Washer
Voltage 1700W
Wattage 220-240V~50Hz
MaxPressure 130 bar
WorkingPressure 90 bar
FlowRate 370L/Hr
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Universaldetergent
1-9-133398-00
Patio&Deckingdetergent
1-9-133401-00
Wash&Protect
vehicledetergent
1-9-133400-00
Accessories & Consumables
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Pressurehose
Triggerhandle
Lance
Turbonozzle
Jetnozzle
(orangenib)
Solutionapplicationbottle
Nozzlecleaningtool
Waterinletconnector

Attachbothwheelsandpush
untiltheyclickintoplace.
Attachthehoseconnector
towaterinletbyturning
clockwiseuntiltight.
Assembling your pressure washer
Preparing your pressure washer for use
Alwaysmakesurethepressurewasherandwatersupplyisobefore
connectingordisconnectingthehoseandaccessories
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the trigger safety lock is in the LOCKED
position when not in use or connecting/disconnecting the pressure hose.
Alwayscheckwaterhose,pressurehose,lanceandaccessoriesarenot
damagedbrokenorwornbeforeuse.
Pushthepressurehosermly
tothewateroutletandturnthe
pressurehosecollarclockwise
untiltight.
Whilstrmlypushingthelanceinto
thetriggerhandleturnclockwiseto
lockintoposition.
Atriggersafetylockislocated
underneaththehandle.Thesafety
lockshouldalwaysbeinLOCKED
positionbeforeconnecting/
disconnectingthepressurehose
tothetriggerhandle.
Toremovethelancefromthetriggerhandle
rmlypushandtwistthelanceanti-clockwise.
Whenunlockedpulltoremove.
Toconnectpressurehosetotrigger
handle,pressthepressurehose
releasebuttonandpushpressure
hosetolockintoposition.Gentlypull
thepressurehosetomakesureitis
lockedsecurely.
Getting started Using your machine
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.
Afterconnectingpressure
hose,lanceandaccessories
checktheyaresecurelytted
andlockedinplacebefore
turningon.
TIP
Makesurewatersupplyisnot
connected.Firmlypushthe
waterhosepipewithsuitable
connectorontothewaterinlet
tolockintoposition.
Connectwaterhosepipeto
asuitablewatersupplyand
turnwateron.
Beforepluggingthemachinein,press
theunlocksafetybuttononthetrigger
handleandsqueezethetriggeruntil
waterstartstoowthroughthenozzle.
Pushswitchto‘I’positionto
turnon.Themachinewillrun
forafewsecondsthenstop
butnowaterwillbereleased.
Squeezethetriggeronthetrigger
handletoreleaseahighpressured
waterjet,andstartcleaning.
Pushswitchto‘O’
positiontoturno.
IMPORTANT: Always use an RCD (Residual Current Device) adaptor when using this pressure washer.
Don’taimthepressurewasherdirectly
atpeople,animals,plants,electrical
components,wiresorthepressure
washeritself.
WARNING
Connectthepowercord
tothemainssupplyvia
anRCDadaptor.
LOCKED
UNLOCKED

Attachbothwheelsandpush
untiltheyclickintoplace.
Attachthehoseconnector
towaterinletbyturning
clockwiseuntiltight.
Assembling your pressure washer
Preparing your pressure washer for use
Alwaysmakesurethepressurewasherandwatersupplyisobefore
connectingordisconnectingthehoseandaccessories
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the trigger safety lock is in the LOCKED
position when not in use or connecting/disconnecting the pressure hose.
Alwayscheckwaterhose,pressurehose,lanceandaccessoriesarenot
damagedbrokenorwornbeforeuse.
Pushthepressurehosermly
tothewateroutletandturnthe
pressurehosecollarclockwise
untiltight.
Whilstrmlypushingthelanceinto
thetriggerhandleturnclockwiseto
lockintoposition.
Atriggersafetylockislocated
underneaththehandle.Thesafety
lockshouldalwaysbeinLOCKED
positionbeforeconnecting/
disconnectingthepressurehose
tothetriggerhandle.
Toremovethelancefromthetriggerhandle
rmlypushandtwistthelanceanti-clockwise.
Whenunlockedpulltoremove.
Toconnectpressurehosetotrigger
handle,pressthepressurehose
releasebuttonandpushpressure
hosetolockintoposition.Gentlypull
thepressurehosetomakesureitis
lockedsecurely.
Getting started Using your machine
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.
Afterconnectingpressure
hose,lanceandaccessories
checktheyaresecurelytted
andlockedinplacebefore
turningon.
TIP
Makesurewatersupplyisnot
connected.Firmlypushthe
waterhosepipewithsuitable
connectorontothewaterinlet
tolockintoposition.
Connectwaterhosepipeto
asuitablewatersupplyand
turnwateron.
Beforepluggingthemachinein,press
theunlocksafetybuttononthetrigger
handleandsqueezethetriggeruntil
waterstartstoowthroughthenozzle.
Pushswitchto‘I’positionto
turnon.Themachinewillrun
forafewsecondsthenstop
butnowaterwillbereleased.
Squeezethetriggeronthetrigger
handletoreleaseahighpressured
waterjet,andstartcleaning.
Pushswitchto‘O’
positiontoturno.
IMPORTANT: Always use an RCD (Residual Current Device) adaptor when using this pressure washer.
Don’taimthepressurewasherdirectly
atpeople,animals,plants,electrical
components,wiresorthepressure
washeritself.
WARNING
Connectthepowercord
tothemainssupplyvia
anRCDadaptor.
LOCKED
UNLOCKED

Neverusetheturbonozzleoncars,
tyresandengines.
WARNING
Toattachthejetnozzle,
tthelancewitharm
pushandtwisttolock
intoplace.
Toattachtheturbo
nozzle,tthelancewith
armpushandtwistto
lockintoplace.
Using your accessories
Turbonozzlehasamoreconcentratedsprayandisidealforuseonverydirtysurfaces,patiosormasonry.Asitisnot
ttedwithapressureregulatoritisnotsuitableforuseondelicateorpaintedsurfaces.
Using your machine
Holddownthereleasebuttononthe
lance,pushthejetnozzleandlance
rmlytogetheruntilyouhearanaudible
CLICK.Releasethebuttonandgently
pullthejetnozzletomakesureitis
lockedsecurelybeforeuse.
Holddownthereleasebuttononthe
lance,pushtheturbonozzleandlance
rmlytogetheruntilyouhearanaudible
CLICK.Releasethebuttonandgentlypull
theturbonozzletomakesureitislocked
securelybeforeuse.
Squeezethetriggeronthetrigger
handletoreleaseahighpressured
waterjet,andstartcleaning.
Squeezethetriggeronthetriggerhandletorelease
ahighpressuredwaterjet,andstartcleaning.
Using your machine
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the machine is switch o and the safety button on the trigger handle is LOCKED
before connecting/disconnecting the lance, nozzle or accessories.
Jetnozzlehasawidersprayandisidealforuseonsurfacesareassuchascars,gardenfurniture,deckingandboats.
Fillthesolutionapplication
bottlewiththedilutedsolution
mix.Turnthelidclockwise
tolock.
Toremoveorrell,liftthelockingtabto
releasethesolutionapplicationbottlefrom
thejetnozzle.
Pushthesolutionapplication
bottleontothelancettedwithjet
nozzleuntillockedintoplace.
Switchthepressurewasher
onandsqueezetriggerto
dispensethewaterand
solutionmix.
Using solution with your pressure washer
IMPORTANT: When using solution make sure you follow the dilution instructions and use Vax solution only.
IMPORTANT: Solution can only be used with the jet nozzle.
Alwaysrinsefreshwaterthroughyour
pressurewasherfor1minuteafter
usingsolutiontopreventblockages.
TIP

Neverusetheturbonozzleoncars,
tyresandengines.
WARNING
Toattachthejetnozzle,
tthelancewitharm
pushandtwisttolock
intoplace.
Toattachtheturbo
nozzle,tthelancewith
armpushandtwistto
lockintoplace.
Using your accessories
Turbonozzlehasamoreconcentratedsprayandisidealforuseonverydirtysurfaces,patiosormasonry.Asitisnot
ttedwithapressureregulatoritisnotsuitableforuseondelicateorpaintedsurfaces.
Using your machine
Holddownthereleasebuttononthe
lance,pushthejetnozzleandlance
rmlytogetheruntilyouhearanaudible
CLICK.Releasethebuttonandgently
pullthejetnozzletomakesureitis
lockedsecurelybeforeuse.
Holddownthereleasebuttononthe
lance,pushtheturbonozzleandlance
rmlytogetheruntilyouhearanaudible
CLICK.Releasethebuttonandgentlypull
theturbonozzletomakesureitislocked
securelybeforeuse.
Squeezethetriggeronthetrigger
handletoreleaseahighpressured
waterjet,andstartcleaning.
Squeezethetriggeronthetriggerhandletorelease
ahighpressuredwaterjet,andstartcleaning.
Using your machine
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the machine is switch o and the safety button on the trigger handle is LOCKED
before connecting/disconnecting the lance, nozzle or accessories.
Jetnozzlehasawidersprayandisidealforuseonsurfacesareassuchascars,gardenfurniture,deckingandboats.
Fillthesolutionapplication
bottlewiththedilutedsolution
mix.Turnthelidclockwise
tolock.
Toremoveorrell,liftthelockingtabto
releasethesolutionapplicationbottlefrom
thejetnozzle.
Pushthesolutionapplication
bottleontothelancettedwithjet
nozzleuntillockedintoplace.
Switchthepressurewasher
onandsqueezetriggerto
dispensethewaterand
solutionmix.
Using solution with your pressure washer
IMPORTANT: When using solution make sure you follow the dilution instructions and use Vax solution only.
IMPORTANT: Solution can only be used with the jet nozzle.
Alwaysrinsefreshwaterthroughyour
pressurewasherfor1minuteafter
usingsolutiontopreventblockages.
TIP

Beforecarryingoutanymaintenance
makesurethemachineisswitched
oandunplugged.
WARNING
Toaccesswaterlter
unscrewwaterinlet
connectorandremove.
Alwaysstoretools/cable/solutiontankintoallocatedslots.
Maintenance
Storage
Let’s talk technical
Toremovewaterlter,pinch
theinnerwaterltertabwith
pliersandgentlypull.
Waterltercanberinsedunder
runningwaterperiodically.
Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT: Always rinse fresh water through your pressure washer and accessories for 1 minute after using
solution to prevent blockages.
IMPORTANT: Before storing your machine always make sure no water remains in the pressure washer or hose/
accessories to prevent frost damage. Keep in a dry place above zero degrees and out of the reach of children.
Removing a blockage in the lance and nozzles
Toremovethelancefromtrigger
handlermlypushandtwistthe
lance,whenunlockedpull
toremove.
Toremovethenozzlespressthe
nozzlereleasebuttonandpull.
Insertthenozzlecleaning
toolintotheendoflance
andnozzlestoremove
anydirtordebris.

Beforecarryingoutanymaintenance
makesurethemachineisswitched
oandunplugged.
WARNING
Toaccesswaterlter
unscrewwaterinlet
connectorandremove.
Alwaysstoretools/cable/solutiontankintoallocatedslots.
Maintenance
Storage
Let’s talk technical
Toremovewaterlter,pinch
theinnerwaterltertabwith
pliersandgentlypull.
Waterltercanberinsedunder
runningwaterperiodically.
Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT: Always rinse fresh water through your pressure washer and accessories for 1 minute after using
solution to prevent blockages.
IMPORTANT: Before storing your machine always make sure no water remains in the pressure washer or hose/
accessories to prevent frost damage. Keep in a dry place above zero degrees and out of the reach of children.
Removing a blockage in the lance and nozzles
Toremovethelancefromtrigger
handlermlypushandtwistthe
lance,whenunlockedpull
toremove.
Toremovethenozzlespressthe
nozzlereleasebuttonandpull.
Insertthenozzlecleaning
toolintotheendoflance
andnozzlestoremove
anydirtordebris.

What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch
*CallsarechargedattheUKlocalrate.Pleasemakeanoteoftheserialnumberandmodelnumberofthepressurewasher
beforecalling.
SolutionProblem
There is an
accessory missing
Why won’t my pressure
washer turn on?
Why won’t the water
/solution dispense?
Why won’t my pressure
washer reach operating
pressure?
•Checkthe‘Thispackcontains’panelontheboxtomakesurethepart
isincludedwithyourmachine.
•Makesuretheon/oswitchissettothe‘I’position.
•Theplugmaynotbefullypushedintotheelectricalsocket.
•Checkthefuseintheplugifthisneedsreplacing,alwaysreplacewith
aBritish13ampfuse.
•CheckifyourRCDhasbeentripped,ifithastripped,resetit.
•Thepowercordmaybedamaged.PleasecontactourCustomerCare
Lineon(UK)08444128455(ROI)1-800928308.
•Hosemaybeblockedorkinked,checkforleaksinthehoseandclear
anyblockages.Straightenoutthehosetoensurenokinksandcheck
thehosepipeconnectionstothetapandwaterinlet.
•Nozzlemaybeblocked,clearanyblockagesandcleannozzle.
Gotothe‘Letstalktechnical’page.
•RemoveandcleanthewaterinletlterGotothe‘Takingcareofyour
machine’page.
•Checkthewaterowratetoyourwatersupply.
•Thepumpmayhavestopped,makesuretheon/oswitchissettothe
‘I’positionandchecktheplugfuse.
• Thepumpmayhavestopped.Thismaybebecauseofoverheatingdue
topoorwatersupply.Checkthewaterowratetoyourwatersupply.
•Hosemaybeblockedorkinked,checkforleaksinthehoseandclear
anyblockages.Straightenoutthehosetoensurenokinksandcheck
thehosepipeconnectionstothetapandwaterinlet.
•Theremaybeanairlock.Toremove,unlockthetriggersafetylock
andsqueezethetriggertoreleasewaterbeforethemachineis
switchedon.
•CheckassemblyofsolutionapplicationbottleGotothe‘Using
yourmachine’pages.Nozzle/accessorymaybeblocked,clearany
blockagesandcleannozzleGotothe‘Letstalktechnical’page.

What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch
*CallsarechargedattheUKlocalrate.Pleasemakeanoteoftheserialnumberandmodelnumberofthepressurewasher
beforecalling.
SolutionProblem
There is an
accessory missing
Why won’t my pressure
washer turn on?
Why won’t the water
/solution dispense?
Why won’t my pressure
washer reach operating
pressure?
•Checkthe‘Thispackcontains’panelontheboxtomakesurethepart
isincludedwithyourmachine.
•Makesuretheon/oswitchissettothe‘I’position.
•Theplugmaynotbefullypushedintotheelectricalsocket.
•Checkthefuseintheplugifthisneedsreplacing,alwaysreplacewith
aBritish13ampfuse.
•CheckifyourRCDhasbeentripped,ifithastripped,resetit.
•Thepowercordmaybedamaged.PleasecontactourCustomerCare
Lineon(UK)08444128455(ROI)1-800928308.
•Hosemaybeblockedorkinked,checkforleaksinthehoseandclear
anyblockages.Straightenoutthehosetoensurenokinksandcheck
thehosepipeconnectionstothetapandwaterinlet.
•Nozzlemaybeblocked,clearanyblockagesandcleannozzle.
Gotothe‘Letstalktechnical’page.
•RemoveandcleanthewaterinletlterGotothe‘Takingcareofyour
machine’page.
•Checkthewaterowratetoyourwatersupply.
•Thepumpmayhavestopped,makesuretheon/oswitchissettothe
‘I’positionandchecktheplugfuse.
• Thepumpmayhavestopped.Thismaybebecauseofoverheatingdue
topoorwatersupply.Checkthewaterowratetoyourwatersupply.
•Hosemaybeblockedorkinked,checkforleaksinthehoseandclear
anyblockages.Straightenoutthehosetoensurenokinksandcheck
thehosepipeconnectionstothetapandwaterinlet.
•Theremaybeanairlock.Toremove,unlockthetriggersafetylock
andsqueezethetriggertoreleasewaterbeforethemachineis
switchedon.
•CheckassemblyofsolutionapplicationbottleGotothe‘Using
yourmachine’pages.Nozzle/accessorymaybeblocked,clearany
blockagesandcleannozzleGotothe‘Letstalktechnical’page.

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Jet nozzle 1-9-133754-00
Jetnozzletoapplyconcentratedpressuretodislodgedirtandgrimeonallsurfacetypes.
Turbo nozzle 1-9-133753-00
Ahighpressureturbonozzletoblastawaytoughembeddeddirtfromhightracareas.
Patio cleaning set 1-9-133767-00
Alargecircularcasedbrush,suppliedwithanextensiontubeforcleaningconcentratedareas
quicklyandeciently.Idealfor:Patios,Decking,Driveways,Garagedoors.
Rotary brush 1-9-133766-00
Armbristledbrushwith360degreerotation,providingextrascrubpowerforanextraclean.
Idealfor:Caralloywheels,Cargrills.
Car brush 1-9-133765-00
Asoftbristledbrush,perfectforagitatingtoughdirtfromsensitivesurfaces.
Idealfor:Carmirrors,Carbody.
Outdoor brush 1-9-133769-00
Ahandyoutdoorbrush,perfectforgentlyremovingdirtfromvariousoutdoorsurfaces.
Idealfor:Gardenfurniture,Conservatories.
Extension bar 1-9-133768-00
Anadditionalconnectiontubeprovidingyouextrareach.
Replacement hose (10m) 1-9-133751-00
Anadditionalhighpressurehose,highlydurableandresistanttoweatherconditions.
Universal detergent 1-9-133398-00
Universaldetergenttoaidthebreakdownandremovalofstubborndirt,moss,andgrime.
Patio & Decking detergent 1-9-133401-00
Patio&deckingdetergenttoaidthebreakdownandremovalofstubborndirtfrompatio
anddeckedareas.
Wash & Protect vehicle detergent 1-9-133400-00
Wash&protectvehicledetergenttoaidtheremovalofroaddirt,oilandgreasefromvehicles,
andprovideshorttermprotectionagainstweatheringconditions.
Standard lance 1-9-133749-00
Standardlanceconnectionbetweenyourtriggerhandleandattachments.
Detergent nozzle 1-9-133759-00
Adetergentnozzletodirectlyapplydetergenttosurfacestohelploosendirt,moss,andgrime.
Attachable detergent bottle 1-2-133752-00
Adetergentnozzletodirectlyapplydetergenttosurfacestohelploosendirt,moss,andgrime.
Trigger handle 1-2-133750-00
Asmoothshapehandhandlewithaneasysqueezetriggerandabuiltinsafetylockforeasy
on/otriggerrelease.

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Jet nozzle 1-9-133754-00
Jetnozzletoapplyconcentratedpressuretodislodgedirtandgrimeonallsurfacetypes.
Turbo nozzle 1-9-133753-00
Ahighpressureturbonozzletoblastawaytoughembeddeddirtfromhightracareas.
Patio cleaning set 1-9-133767-00
Alargecircularcasedbrush,suppliedwithanextensiontubeforcleaningconcentratedareas
quicklyandeciently.Idealfor:Patios,Decking,Driveways,Garagedoors.
Rotary brush 1-9-133766-00
Armbristledbrushwith360degreerotation,providingextrascrubpowerforanextraclean.
Idealfor:Caralloywheels,Cargrills.
Car brush 1-9-133765-00
Asoftbristledbrush,perfectforagitatingtoughdirtfromsensitivesurfaces.
Idealfor:Carmirrors,Carbody.
Outdoor brush 1-9-133769-00
Ahandyoutdoorbrush,perfectforgentlyremovingdirtfromvariousoutdoorsurfaces.
Idealfor:Gardenfurniture,Conservatories.
Extension bar 1-9-133768-00
Anadditionalconnectiontubeprovidingyouextrareach.
Replacement hose (10m) 1-9-133751-00
Anadditionalhighpressurehose,highlydurableandresistanttoweatherconditions.
Universal detergent 1-9-133398-00
Universaldetergenttoaidthebreakdownandremovalofstubborndirt,moss,andgrime.
Patio & Decking detergent 1-9-133401-00
Patio&deckingdetergenttoaidthebreakdownandremovalofstubborndirtfrompatio
anddeckedareas.
Wash & Protect vehicle detergent 1-9-133400-00
Wash&protectvehicledetergenttoaidtheremovalofroaddirt,oilandgreasefromvehicles,
andprovideshorttermprotectionagainstweatheringconditions.
Standard lance 1-9-133749-00
Standardlanceconnectionbetweenyourtriggerhandleandattachments.
Detergent nozzle 1-9-133759-00
Adetergentnozzletodirectlyapplydetergenttosurfacestohelploosendirt,moss,andgrime.
Attachable detergent bottle 1-2-133752-00
Adetergentnozzletodirectlyapplydetergenttosurfacestohelploosendirt,moss,andgrime.
Trigger handle 1-2-133750-00
Asmoothshapehandhandlewithaneasysqueezetriggerandabuiltinsafetylockforeasy
on/otriggerrelease.

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declarethattheVPW seriesismanufacturedincompliancewiththefollowingDirectives:
Safety:2006/95/ECLowVoltageDirective.EMC:2004/108/ECElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective.
Wasteelectricalproductsshouldnotbedisposedofwithhouseholdwaste.Pleaserecyclewherefacilitiesexist.
CheckwithyourLocalAuthorityorretailerforrecyclingadvice.
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