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2 HP PRESSURE W ASHER 1300 PSI Model 92146 ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y , READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Cop yr ight © 2004 by Harbor F reight T ools ® . All r ights reser v ed. N[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 2 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need this manual for the saf ety warnings and precautions, assemb ly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. K eep y our inv oice with this manual. Wr ite the inv oice num[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 3 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite flammables. 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. W ORK AREA EL[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 4 PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert. W atch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper - ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat- ing power tools ma y result in serio[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 5 4. Disconnect the P o wer Cor d Plug from the po wer source bef ore making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of star ting the tool accidentally . 5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untr[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 6 5. This product m ust contin uousl y run with cold water onl y . Ne ver use hot water . Dry running will cause serious damag e to the seals. Make sure the w ater supply used f or the Pressure W asher is not dir ty , sandy , and does not con- tain any corrosive chemical products. [...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 7 GROUNDING W ARNING! Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the [...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 8 FIGURE A 3-PRONG PLUG GROUNDED T OOLS: T OOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. 2 . As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately s[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 9 6 . If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W -A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptab le f or outdoor use . 7 . Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged e[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 10 PR ODUCT FEA TURES AND PRECA UTIONS NO TICE: Prior to using the pressure washer f or the first time , it is IMPORT ANT that it has been determined that there is an adequate water supply . The Pressure W asher needs TWICE the v olume of the stated water output (1.7 GPM). This Pre[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 11 Pre-Operation Tips: 1 . The optimum angle for spraying water against a surface is 45 degrees. A 90 degree angle or direct impact of the water onto the surf ace can cause dir t par- ticles to become imbedded in the cleaning surface and debris and high speed w ater to reflect back[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 12 T o Set Up The Pressure W asher: 1. Attach the Spr a y Wand Extension (11A) to the Gun b y inser ting the tip of the W and into the Gun Collar . Then push in fir mly and rotate to secure the W and to the Gun. (See Figure F .) 2. The Spr a y Wand (13A) and Detergent Bottle (34A) [...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 13 6 . Attach a garden hose (not included) of the appropriate size ( 5 / 8 - 3 / 4 ” ID) to the Garden Hose Adapter (58). Then attach the other end of the garden hose to a cold water f aucet, and fully turn on the water supply . CA UTION! Use onl y cold water in this Pressure W a[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 14 T o Appl y A Deter g ent: 1 . Make sure the Pressure W asher is tur ned off and unplugged from its electr ical out- let. 2 . Unscrew and remove the top of the Detergent Bottle (34A) and fill it with a mild detergent speciffically designed for pressure washing use (not included).[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 15 Ho w T o A v oid Dama ging Surfaces: 1 . Adjust the Knob (16A) to a wide fan pattern before plugging in or switching on the gun. (See Figure J.) 2 . Place the Nozzle at a 45 degree angle to the cleaning surface. 3 . K eep the stream mo ving throughout the cleaning process . 4. T[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 16 inlet/ Filter (18), and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnor mal noise or vibr ation occurs , ha v e the prob lem corrected bef ore fur ther use. Do not use damaged equipment. 3. T o clean, remo v e e xcess w ater from the Pump by tipping the unit on [...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 17 P AR TS LIST Part # Descri p tion Qt y . Part # Descri p tion Qt y . 1 Outlet Por t 1 31 Allo y Bearin g Housin g 1 2 O-Rin g ( 22 x 2.4mm ) 1 32 O-Rin g ( 88 x 2.4mm ) 1 3 Core Valve Ca p 1 33 Moto r 1 4 Ball 1 34 O-Rin g ( 14 x 1.9mm ) 6 5S p rin g ( 0.8 x 4.8 x 6.5 x 10 ) 1 3[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 18 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown f or illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. 58 oo 59 60: CORD NOT SHOWN. o[...]
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SKU 92146 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 19 3A 4A 5A 9A 8A 11A 25A 10A 4A 7A 23A 31A 6A 12A 28A 32A 33A 18A 17A 15A 13A 9A 8A 1A P ARTS LIST - CONTINUED NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown f or illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM - CONTINUED Part # Des[...]