DeVillbiss Air Power Company MGP-1218 manual

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    DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 MGP-1218 5/2/96 OWNERS MANUAL FOR PRESSURE W ASHER Model No. W1218 MODEL PUMP PRESSURE FLOW RA TE VOL T AGE REQUIREMENT MINIMUM FUSE SIZE POWER CORD HOSE PKG. WEIGHT W1218 1250 P .S.I. MAX 1.8 G.P .M. 120V/15 AMP/60HZ 15 AMP ., TIME DELA Y 35' WITH GFCI (GROUND F A[...]

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    2 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT ..................................................... 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................................... 4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 4-5 GLOSSAR Y ............................................................................ 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION CO[...]

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    3 LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools,[...]

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    4 This product is powered by electricity . It contains and sprays water and other conductive liquids. Improper operation could result in electrocution. The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFI) will not function properly unless connected to a fully grounded electrical circuit! Spraying directed at electrical outlets or switches, or objects connect[...]

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    5 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T COULD HAPPEN Never place hands in front of nozzle. Keep operating area clear of all persons. Direct spray away from self and others. Make sure hose and fittings are tightened and in good condition. Never hold on to the hose or fittings during operation. Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety glasses. Keep children and[...]

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    6 GLOSSAR Y GFCI: (GROUND F AUL T CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) This pressure washer is equipped with a GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electrical shock. (Figure 1) FLOW RA TE: This is the amount of water that passes through your wand. (Usually measured in G .P .M., gallons per m[...]

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    7 READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Figure 3 AL WA YS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS ST ARTED. MAINTENANCE 1. W A TER SCREEN: Inspect the water screen before attaching water supply . Clean water screen if dirty . 2. SIPHON HOSE: If the siphon tube is used for detergent or wax remove and place in a container of clean[...]

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    9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Motor will not start and there is no humming sound Power source circuit continues to trip or blow fuses Motor hums but will not start No low pressure detergent delivery Unit does not reach required pres- sure Unit is noisy Pressure fluctuates without opening gun 1. Not plugged in. 2. "RESET" button on GFCI [...]

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    10 ACCESSORIES/CLEANING SOLUTIONS/SER VICE P A R TS HIGH PRESSURE ROT AR Y NOZZLE P ART NUMBER WA100 • Fits DeV ilbiss pressure washer wands • High pressure rotating spray for maximum cleaning • Durable stainless steel nozzle • Brass thread connections eliminate leakage ANGLE ROT AR Y BRUSH KIT P AR T NUMBER W A200 • Fits DeV ilbiss press[...]

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    11 ACCESSORIES/CLEANING SOLUTIONS/SER VICE P ARTS HEA VY DUTY DEGREASER (1 gallon pre-mixed) P ART NUMBER WA401 • For use with DeV ilbiss pressure washers • Cuts through grease and oil • Removes grease, oil, and other tough stains • Ideal for cleaning engines, grills, and farm equipment • Pre-mixed – ready to use • One U.S. gallon (3.[...]

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    Attach Sales Receipt Here. Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for W arranty Repair Work. W ARRANTY This product is covered by the DeVilbiss one year limited warranty (SP-100-E). The warranty can be found on page 3 or is available upon request. OWNERS MANUAL FOR DeVILBISS PRESSURE W ASHER MODEL NO. W1218 DeVilbiss Air Power Company ?[...]