Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PCH2800C Porter-Cable
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Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. A07708 -0412-0 ® ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 19 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 37 T o learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www .
2- ENG A07708 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
3- ENG A07708 • Materials placed against or near the pressur e washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials. • Never operate pressur e washer in an area containing dry brush or weeds.
4- ENG A07708 • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn. • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressur e washer . Keep children away fr om the pressure washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazar ds of this product.
5- ENG A07708 • Reactive force of spray will cause gun/ wand to kickback, and could cause the op- erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray . Improper contr ol of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and others. • Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support.
6- ENG A07708 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 3. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely . 2. Attach high pr essure hose to gun. Tighten secur ely . 1. Pl ace hand le asse mbl y on to f ram e, de pre ss the snap bu tton s, a nd sl ide the han dle ass embl y on to the fr ame unti l s nap but tons sna p i nto place.
7- ENG A07708 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump : Increases the pressur e of the water supply . Engine: Drives the high pressur e pump. High Pressur e Hose: Carries the pressurized water fr om the pump to the gun and spray wand.
8- ENG A07708 PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pr essure. Also used for air pressur e, hydraulic pressur e, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water . CU: Cleaning Units.
9- ENG A07708 The high pressur e spray from your pressur e washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs.
10- ENG A07708 HOW TO APPL Y CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOL VENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressur e operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressur e washer use. Do not use bleach. T o Apply chemicals: 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressur e hose connection of pump as shown.
11- ENG A07708 Manual for correct pr ocedure. NOTE: When engine rope is pulled, pressur e starts building in the gun. If the engine does not start after two pulls, pull the gun trigger to relieve this pr essure. 9. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow .
12- ENG A07708 MAINTENANCE When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressur e, or moving parts that can cause serious injury or death! Before performing any maintenance or repair , disconnect spark plug wire, let engine cool and r elease all water pressur e.
13- ENG A07708 NOZZLE CLEANING If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressur e may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pr essure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions: 1.
14- ENG A07708 1. Obtain a funnel , six ounces of *RV antifr eeze, and 16 - 36 inches of garden hose with a male hose connector attached to one end. Use only RV antifreeze. Any other antifreeze is corr osive and can damage pump. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
15- ENG A07708 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start (see Engine Manual for further engine troubleshooting) No or low pressur e (initial use) CAUSE CORRECTION No fuel. Add Fuel. Pressur e builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use.
16- ENG A07708 W ater leaking at pump W ater leaking at gun/ spray wand connection No or low pressur e (after period of normal use) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spray wand not in low pressure. See How to Use Spray W and paragraph in the Operation Section.
17- ENG A07708 NOTES.
18- ENG A07708 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship.
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