Volt PRO POWER VK3000P User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
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CONTENTS OF THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE PRODUCT. THIS EQUIPMENT IS
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VK3000P
INDUSTRAIL GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Safety................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................11
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the level of risk associated
with this product
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided WILL result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Read and Understand
Operator’s Manual Toxic Fumes Wet Conditions Alert
Wear Eye Protection Explosion Fire
Hot Surfaces
Kickback
Proper Lifting
Electric Shock
Injection Risk
Chemical Burns
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL READING AND UNDERSTANDING OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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User accepts responsibility for injuries
• Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any
consequences resulting from improper use of this
equipment. The operator is required to read the
entire contents of this manual before attempting to
operate the unit. If the operator does not
completely understand the instructions and all of the
hazards of operating this unit after reading
this manual, operator must call the factory to
answer these questions to operator’s complete
satisfaction before proceeding. 1-888-207-8658
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Read and completely understand entire
contents of this operator’s manual and become
familiar with the unit before attempting to start
using this equipment! It is your responsibility to know
its applications, limitations, and hazards! Call the
factory with any questions.
• A minimum of three (3) feet of clearance on all
sides is required.
• This unit is only to be used for its intended purpose;
any other applications could void warranty.
and/or damage resulting from other
applications.
• Follow All codes for the safe operation of this
equipment, both local and federal (United States
occupational safety and health - OSHA).
• Only people that are well acquainted with the rules
of safe operation should use the compressor.
• KEEP children away from the unit.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Do not stand on the unit or attempt use it as a hand
hold.
• Inspect the entire system for leakage, weaknesses,
damage or deterioration before each use.
• Replaceor repair any defective partsbefore using.
• Do not fill gas tank if engine is hot. Do NOT fill the gas
tank indoors.
• The engine governor is preset. Do not tamper with the
setting. Excessively fast speeds will s everely shorten
the life of the engine and maybehazardous.
!!! FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY !!!
Never use this unit inside any building, enclosure or enclosed area with poor ventilation. No
modifications will eliminate the danger of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, fire, or explosion.
!!! WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS! ! !
The warnings and cautions in this manual, on decals and tags on the unit are not all inclusive. It
would be or servicing this unit by any procedure not recommended by the manufacturer may
render this equipment unsafe and may pose a threat to you or others.
! WARNING!
CaliforniaProposition 65 Warning:
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm
! WARNING!
California Proposition 65 Warning:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories are
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
!!!! REVIEW THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY !!!
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF OPERATED
NEGLIGENTLY OR INCORRECTLY. PAYPARTICULARATTENTIONTO ALL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS,
WARNINGSAND NOTICES .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Pressure Washer, Model PWT-3000 is a gasoline operated device that converts a water source
flow into extremely high pressure. The unit is portable and mobile. The gasoline engine makes it
possible to
use the unit in remote areas that are void of electrical power if needed.
Pressure washer cleaning solvents can be mixed into the pressurized stream to make the cleaning
even more powerful.
The powerful spray is capable of causing damage to wooden surfaces, glass, automobile paint and trim
and delicate objects such as flowers or shrubs. Check the item to be cleaned before directing the
pressurized spray. Adjust the stream to accommodate the subject to be washed.
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•The following safety precautions must be observed
at all times because the pressure washer and
components make up a high pressure system.
•Follow all codes FOR The safe operation OF this
equipment both local and federal (united states
occupational safety and health OSHA).
•Only people that are well acquainted with t he
rules of safe operation should use the unit.
•Read and understand all manuals and
instructions included with the pressure washer
before attempting to use it.
•To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and
visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area.
•Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
•Do not stand on the unit or attempt to use it as a
hand hold.
•Do not make adjustments to washer while engine is
running. This pump is designed to handle
nonvolatile, nonflammable liquids and non-
corrosive liquids.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves
and nonskid footwear are recommended. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Hold the handle and wand securely with both
hands. Expect the trigger handle to kick back
when the trigger is pulled due to reactive forces.
Failure to hold securely can cause loss of control
and injury.
•Inspect the entire system FOR leakage,
weaknesses, damage OR deterioration before
each use.
•Do not operate the product while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
•Replace OR repair any defective parts before
using.
•Check all fasteners regularly.
•Check the work area before each use. Remove
all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string which can be thrown or become entangled
in the machine.
•DO not touch hot surfaces.
•Shut OFF The pressure washer immediately if it
begins TO vibrate excessively.
•DO NOT fill the gas tank indoors and wipe off any
spilled gas before attempting to start the pressure
washer.
•STOP engine before leaving the area. Never
leave a running unit unattended.
•Always relieve pressure after engine has
stopped!
•Remove spark plug wire while inspecting unit to keep
the unitfrom inadvertentlyrestarting.
•Allow unit to completely cool before storing.
•DO not operate washer without proper water
supply.
•WARNING: High pressure jets can be
dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not
be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices,
or the machine itself.
Read
the
entire
important
safety
information
section
at
the
beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings
therein therefore set up or use of this product.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC WARNINGS
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A- Quick Connect (QC) Nozzle
B- Spray wand with QC coupling.
1. Pull the collar back on the QC
2. Push nozzle into place
3. Push the collar back into place
on the QC.
4. Pull on the nozzle to assure that
it is locked into place.
A- High pressure gun with male 3/8
male plug
B- High pressure hose with Quick
Connect (QC) fitting
1. Pull the collar back on the QC
2. Push hose into place
3. Push the collar back into place
on the QC.
4. Pull on the hose to assure that it
is locked into place.
The trigger gun traps high water pressure,
even when engine is stopped. Relieve trapped
water pressure in the pump, hose and trigger
gun by squeezing the trigger AFTER the
engine has completely stopped.
The water source must be turned off and ALL
pressure released from the system prior to
disconnecting the hose
or changing the nozzle
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To disassemble the hose and nozzle, pull collar back and remove hose or nozzle.
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