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A Division of Snow Joe ® , LLC Model No. SPX2000 Form No. SJ-SPX2000-880E 1 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 1740 PSI/1.59 GPM Electric Pr essur e W asher 1740 PSI/1.59 GPM Electric Pr essur e W asher © 2013 by Snow Joe ® , LLC All rights reserved. Original instructions. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT! Safety Instructions All Operators Must Read These[...]
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m W ARNING! W ater that has own through backow preventers is consider ed to be non-potable. m W ARNING! During cleaning, maintenance or when replacing parts, the machine must be disconnected fr om its power source by r emoving the plug from the socket outlet. m W ARNING! High pressur e hoses, ttings, and couplings are important for the saf[...]
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3 Risk of electrocution • Inspect cord befor e using. • Do not use if cord is damaged. • Keep all connections dry and off the gr ound. • Do not touch plug with wet hands. • Keep cord away fr om heat and sharp edges. • Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring. Risk of explosion • Do not spray ammable liquids. • Do not use acid[...]
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Know Y our Pr essur e W asher T echnical Data Rated V oltage 120 V ~ 60 Hz Motor 12.5 amp (1500 W) Max. W ater Inlet T emperature 104 º F/40 º C Max. W ater Inlet Pressur e 0.7 MPa Max. Rated Flow 1.59 GPM Rated Pressur e 1160 PSI Max. Pressur e 1740 PSI Hose Length 20 ft (6 m) Power Cord Length 35 ft (10.7 m) W eight 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) 4 Read the[...]
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Unpacking Carton Contents: • Pressur e washer unit • Handle • Manual • T rigger gun • Adjustable spray wand • Removable deter gent tank • Needle clean out tool • 2 long screws • 2 small screws • High pressur e hose • Garden hose adaptor (female coupler) with two sealing rings 1. Carefully r emove the contents from the shipping[...]
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5. Connect the PVC deter gent tube to the detergent connection (Fig. 6). 6. T o assemble the hose holder , slide the holder into position (Figs. 7 & 8) and secure it to the unit with two small scr ews (Fig. 9). 7. Fit the spray wand into the gun and rotate it until the two parts are completely locked (Fig. 10). Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Deter gent tank Det[...]
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8. Connect the high pressur e hose to the trigger gun (Fig. 11). 9. Connect the high pressur e hose to the water outlet on the washer (Fig. 12). m W ARNING! Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause injury . Examine hoses regularly and replace if damaged. Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose. 10. Connect the garden hose adaptor ([...]
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13 . Check that the electrical supply voltage and frequency (V olt/Hz) correspond to those specied on the washer rating plate. If the power supply is correct, you may now plug the washer into the power outlet (Fig. 16). Operation m IMPORT ANT! This pressure washer is equipped with a micro-switch sensitive to water ow . This T otal Stop System[...]
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W orking with deter gents When cleaning with the pressur e washer , some cleaning tasks can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks cleaning with deter gent allows the user to remove the dirt more ef fectively . m W ARNING! T o apply detergents you must be operating at low pressur e. This provides a gentle application of the deter gent, with[...]
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10 T aking a br eak If you are taking a br eak of ve minutes or more between cleaning tasks: • Engage the gun safety lock. • T ur n the switch to the OFF (0) position. • Unplug the power cord fr om the outlet. Storage m CAUTION! Always store your pr essure washer in a location where the temperatur e will not fall below 32ºF (0ºC). The pu[...]
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11 • Remove additional debris by back ushing water through the nozzle. T o do this, place the end of your garden hose (with water running) to the tip of the nozzle pushing water and debris out the back opening of the spray wand. Cir cuit Diagram A circuit diagram for the pr essure washer is pr ovided below for your refer ence (Fig. 25). Dispos[...]
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12 T r oubleshooting • Disconnect from the electrical power supply befor e carrying out user maintenance or checking its correct functioning. • T o avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the service or ganization: Problems Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine refuses to start • Power failure/ma[...]
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13 NOTES[...]
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14 A T wo-Y ear Full W arranty for r esidential use in the United States and Canada General Conditions: Snow Joe ® , LLC warrants this product to the original pur chaser 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 r epai[...]