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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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, LLC

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model SPX200E Form No. SJ-SPX200E-880E-MR2

ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER

1350 PSI MAX | 1.45 GPM MAX | 10 AMP

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

mWARNING! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

mCAUTION! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

mDANGER! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not followed, will result in death or serious injury.

General Safety

mWARNING! This appliance is not intended for use

by children or by unassisted, unsupervised persons whose

physical, sensory, or mental capabilities prevent them from

using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

Before starting up your machine, please check it carefully for

any defects. If you nd any, do not start up your machine.

Contact your authorized Snow Joe

+ Sun Joe

dealer or

call the Snow Joe

+ Sun Joe

customer service center at

1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

mWARNING! When using the pressure washer, basic

safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the

risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury. These include:

• Know your product – Know how to stop the machine and

bleed pressure quickly. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with

the controls.

• Keep bystanders away – All visitors and pets should be

kept a safe distance away from the work area.

• Use the right product – Do not use this machine for any

job except that for which it is intended.

• Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber

gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when

working outdoors.

• mCAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and

improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

• Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate the pressure washer when you are

tired, or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

• Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry a plugged-

in machine with your nger on the trigger. Make sure the

switch is o before plugging in the machine.

• Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the machine by the

cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.

Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-

tting clothing, protective gloves, and hearing and head

protection.

• Check the water temperature – This pressure washer is not

meant to pump hot water. NEVER connect it to a hot water

supply as it will signicantly reduce the life of the pump.

• Store indoors – NEVER store the pressure washer

outdoors or where it could freeze. The pump could be

seriously damaged.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – GFCI protection

should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used

for this pressure washer. Receptacles are available having

built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure

of safety.

• Inspect electrical cables – The insulation of the power

cord should be perfectly intact. If the power cord is

damaged or shows any signs of wear or tear, do not use

the pressure washer. Contact your authorized Snow Joe

Sun Joe

dealer or call the Snow Joe

+ Sun Joe

customer

service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

mWARNING! Do not use this appliance without reading

this instruction manual.

mWARNING! This pressure washer's spray wand is

compatible with the SPX1DT detergent bottle attachment

(sold separately; visit snowjoe.com to purchase). When using

this attachment, be sure to use cleaning agents that are

specically recommended by the manufacturer. The use of

other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely aect the

safety of the appliance.

mWARNING! Do not use the appliance within range of

other people unless they are wearing protective clothing.

mWARNING! High-pressure jets can be dangerous if

subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,

pets, live electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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R OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER 1350 PSI MAX | 1.45 GPM MAX | 10 AMP Model SPX200E Form No. SJ-SPX200E-880E-MR2 IMPORTANT! • Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the pressure washer when you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Safety Instructions • Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Electrical Safety • Do not direct the jet at yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear. • Risk of explosion – Do not spray flammable liquids. ATTENTION: If there are problems with the electrical • Disconnect the tool – Disconnect from the electrical power supply before performing any maintenance task. MAINS, short voltage drops may appear when starting the equipment. This can, in turn, influence other equipment (e.g. cause a lamp to blink). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax < 0.
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4. It is not recommended to use an extension cord with this pressure washer. The unit comes standard with a 35 ft GFCI power cable. Using an extension cord may cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. 6. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two cords as shown in Table 1. Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (i.e.
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Product Description Purpose • This high-pressure electric power washer is intended for residential use only. It is designed for light-to-medium duty cleaning jobs on boats, motorcycles, RV’s, ATV’s, trailers, decks, barbecues, siding, patio furniture, and more. Areas of application • Never use the machine in potentially explosive areas under any circumstances! • The operating temperature must be between 32ºF (0ºC) and 104ºF (40ºC).
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Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the user manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING! Electrical shock hazard. SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a precaution, a warning, or a danger.
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Know Your Electric Pressure Washer Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before operating the pressure washer. Compare the illustration below to the pressure washer in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1. Safety lock 9. Water inlet 2. Trigger 10. Transport handle 3. High-pressure hose connection 11. Water outlet/high-pressure hose connection 4. Trigger gun 12. Cord holder 5.
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Unpacking Assembly Carton Contents Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver 1. Following the alignment grooves at the top of the machine body, slide the handle into position from the front to the back, so that the solid side of the handle faces the front of the washer. Secure the handle using a Phillips head screwdriver and the two (2) supplied Phillips head screws (Fig. 1). • Electric pressure washer • Handle • Trigger gun • Spray wand assembly • Adjustable spray wand nozzle Fig.
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mWARNING! Keep hose away from sharp objects. 4. Fit the spray wand assembly into the gun and turn the rotatable end-piece of the wand until the two parts are completely locked (Fig. 4). Bursting hoses may cause injury. Examine hoses regularly and replace if damaged. Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose. 7. Connect the garden hose adapter (female coupler) to the water inlet of the pressure washer, then thread your garden hose (male end) into the garden hose adapter (Fig. 7).
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. Make sure the motor switch is pushed to the OFF (0) position before plugging the unit into the power outlet (Fig. 9). 2. Position the washer as CLOSE as possible to the water supply. 3. The washer must be used on a secure and stable surface in a standing, upright position (Fig. 11). Fig. 9 Fig. 11 OFF/0 ON/I 4. Turn the water supply tap on completely. Operation mIMPORTANT! This pressure washer is equipped with 5.
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Using the adjustable spray wand 3. With the nozzle tip adjusted to a low-pressure fan spray, apply detergent from the bottom to the top of the dry surface to be cleaned. Applying detergent in this manner will dissolve dirt most effectively. mWARNING! High-pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, pets, live electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.
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Winterizing + long-term storage Fig. 16 If you must store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature falls below 32ºF (0ºC), you can minimize the chance of damage to your machine by utilizing the following procedure: Pre-filter • Disconnect all water connections. • Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately. • Do not allow the high-pressure hose to become kinked.
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Disposal Recycling the washer • Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities. • Contact your local government agency for information regarding the collection systems available. • If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
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Troubleshooting • Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply before carrying out maintenance on the machine or when checking that its parts are in proper working order. • To avoid unnecessary hassles, consult the following table before contacting customer service with any mechanical issues. Problems Machine refuses to start Possible Cause Possible Solution • Power failure/machine not plugged into a working receptacle. • Check to make sure machine is plugged into a working outlet.
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Optional Accessories mWARNING! ALWAYS use only authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe® replacement parts and accessories. NEVER use replacement parts or accessories that are not intended for use with this electric pressure washer. Contact Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your pressure washer. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage.
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SNOW JOE® + SUN JOE® CUSTOMER PROMISE ABOVE ALL ELSE, Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® are dedicated to you, our customer. We strive to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Unfortunately, there are times when a product does not work or breaks under normal operating conditions. We think it’s important that you know what you can expect from us. That’s why we created the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® promise. OUR PROMISE: Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® warrant new products for two years from the date of purchase.
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