Use and Care Manual

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A Division of Snow Joe

, LLC

Model No. SPX3000

Form No. SJ-SPX3000-880E

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2030 PSI/1.76 GPM Electric Pressure Washer

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

Safety Alert Symbols

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may

result in serious bodily injury or death.

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.

Safety Rules

WARNING! 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 and

contact your distributor.

mWARNING! When using the pressure washer, basic

safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the

risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the

following:

• Know your product – Know how to stop the machine

and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar 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.

• Caution! – 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 plugged-in

machine with nger on the trigger. Make sure the switch is

off 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, hearing and head protection.

• Water temperature – 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 will be

seriously damaged.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (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.

• The insulation of the power cord should be faultless and

without any cracks. If the power cord is damaged, an

authorized distributor should replace it.

mWARNING! Do not use this appliance without reading

this instruction manual.

mWARNING! This appliance has been designed for

use with cleaning agents that are recommended by the

manufacturer. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals

may adversely affect the safety of the appliance.

mWARNING! Do not use the appliance within range of

persons 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.

• Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to

clean clothes or footwear.

• Risk of explosion – Do not spray ammable liquids.

• Disconnect tool – Disconnect from the electrical power

supply before performing any maintenance task.

• Keep children away – High pressure washer must not be

used by children or untrained personnel.

• To ensure appliance safety, use only original replacement

parts from the manufacturer or approved by the

manufacturer.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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2030 PSI/1.76 GPM Electric Pressure Washer Model No. SPX3000 Form No. SJ-SPX3000-880E OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC • 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. IMPORTANT! Safety Instructions • Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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mWARNING! Water that has flown through backflow equipment. This can, in turn, influence other equipment (e.g. cause a lamp to blink). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax < 0.335 OHM, such disturbances are not expected. (In case of assistance, contact your local supply authority for further information.) preventers is considered to be non-potable. mWARNING! During cleaning, maintenance or when replacing parts, the machine must be disconnected from its power source by removing the plug from the socket outlet.
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Safety Symbols • Keep all connections dry and off the ground. • Do not touch plug with wet hands. 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. • Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. • Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring. Risk of explosion Symbol • Do not spray flammable liquids.
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Know Your 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 (Locate lock in center of trigger. Pull up and snap in place. See Fig. 12, pg. 7) 2. Trigger 3. Handle 4. High pressure hose connection 5. Trigger gun 6. Spray wand 7.
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Unpacking 3. Connect the PVC detergent tube to the detergent connection (Fig. 2). Carton Contents: Fig. 2 • Pressure washer unit • Manual • Trigger gun • Spray wand Detergent tank • Quick connect 0º, 15º, 25º, 40º and soap nozzles Detergent tube • Removable detergent tanks (2) • Needle clean out tool Detergent connection • High pressure hose • Garden hose adaptor (female coupler) 1. Carefully remove the contents from the shipping carton.
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mWARNING! The intake water temperature must not 6. Connect the high pressure hose to the water outlet on the washer (Fig. 5). Fig. 5 exceed 104ºF/40ºC. The water supply must not exceed 0.7 MPa. m (REAR) CAUTION! The washer must only be used with clean water; use of unfiltered water containing corrosive chemicals will damage the washer. 9. Push the motor switch to the OFF (0) position (Fig. 8). OFF Fig.
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2. Push the safety lock down and into its original position (Fig. 10), then press the trigger for a few seconds until water flow is steady to allow air to escape and to discharge residual pressure in the hose. • To engage the safety lock, pull the safety lock until it clicks into the slot (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 Fig. 10 Slot Slot Safety lock Safety lock The washer is equipped with quick connect nozzles that easily snap onto the quick connect collar of the spray wand.
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• Apply detergent from the bottom to the top of the DRY surface to be cleaned. Working with detergents When cleaning with the pressure washer, some cleaning tasks can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks cleaning with detergent allows for more effective dirt removal. NOTE: Wetting the surface first is not recommended as it dilutes the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability.
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Taking a break NOTE: Care should be used to avoid gouging wood or damaging fragile surfaces. If you are taking a break of five minutes or more between cleaning tasks: ii) Use the 15º fan tip nozzle (yellow) for intense cleaning jobs on hard surfaces. Applications include stripping paint, removing oil stains, grease, heavy mildew stains, and rust from steel. This nozzle should only be used in areas that can withstand the high pressure from this nozzle. • Engage the gun safety lock.
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Circuit Diagram water to prevent any foreign matter from clogging the pump (Fig. 18). Fig. 17 A circuit diagram for the pressure washer is provided below for your reference (Fig. 20). ! (FRONT) Fig. 20 Micro-switch Power cord Water inlet filter Motor Garden hose adaptor On/off switch Capacitor Fig. 18 Disposal Recycling the washer • Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities.
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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 disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the service organization: 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. • Defective socket.
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A Two-Year Full Warranty for residential use in the United States and Canada General Conditions: Snow Joe®, LLC warrants this product to the original purchaser for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. Snow Joe®, LLC will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth herein.