Operation manual - Ex-Cell Pressure Washer

1 Pressure WasherOperation manualfor model VR2400 IMPORTANTP lease make certain that the person who is to use this equipmentcarefully reads and understands these instructions before No. D28713 Rev. 0 4/30/03 Record All Information for future reference:Purchase Date:Model #:Serial #:Questions? 1-800-888-2468 Learn more about your pressurewasher and register on line ENGD28713 TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY GUIDELINE/DEFINITIONS ..2 CONSUMER SAFTEY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3-6 CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICEINFORMATION ..6 CARTON INSTRUCTIONS ..8-9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..10-14 MAINTENANCE .. SHOOTING an imminently hazardous situation which, if notavoided, will result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided,may result in minor or moderate without the safety alert symbol indicates potentiallyhazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result inproperty manual contains information that is important for you to know and information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-MENT PROBLEMS.

2 To help you recognize this information, we use the symbolsbelow. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. SAFETY guidelines / DEFINITIONSThis product may not be equipped with a spark arrestingmuffler. If the product is not equipped and will be usedaround flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such asagricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an ap-proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state ofCalifornia. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sec-tions 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless theengine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, andmaintained in effective working order.

3 Spark arresters are also required onsome Forest Service land and may also be legally required under otherstatutes and exhaust contains chemicals known, in certainquantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive SAFETY INFORMATION3- ENGD28713 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead Operation manual . Do not operate equipment until youhave read Operation manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation ,and Maintenance OF EXPLOSION OR FIREHAZARDWHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT Spilled gasoline and it s vapors can be-come ignited from cigarette sparks,electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hotengine components such as the muffler. Shut off engine and allow it to cool beforeadding fuel to the tank.

4 Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling Pressure Washer away from fueling areabefore starting engine. Heat will expand fuel in the tank whichcould result in spillage and possible fireexplosion. Keep maximum fuel level below top oftank to allow for expansion. Operating the Pressure Washer in an ex-plosive environment could result in a fire. Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilatedareas free from obstructions. Equip areas withfire extinguishersuitable for gasoline fires. Materials placed against or near the pres-sure Washer can interfere with its properventilation features causing overheatingand possible ignition of the materials.

5 Never operate Pressure Washer in an areacontaining dry brush or weeds. Muffler exhaust heat can damage paintedsurfaces, melt any material sensitive toheat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, orvinyl), and damage live plants. Always keep Pressure Washer a minimum offour feet away from surfaces (such as houses,automobiles, or live plants) that could be dam-aged from muffler exhaust heat. Improperly stored fuel could lead to acci-dental ignition. Fuel improperly securedcould get into the hands of children orother unqualified persons. Store fuel in an OSHA approved container,in a secure location away from work area. Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals,poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flam-mable solvent with this product could re-sult in serious injury or death.

6 Do not spray flammable liquids. Breathing exhaust fumes will cause seriousinjury or death! Operate Pressure Washer in a well ventilatedarea. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages,basements, etc. Never operate unit in a location occupied byhumans or animals. Some cleaning fluids contain substanceswhich could cause injury to skin, eyes, orlungs. Use only cleaning fluids specifically recom-mended for high Pressure washers. Followmanufacturers recommendations. Do notuse chlorine bleach or any other corrosivecompound. RISK TO BREATHINGHAZARDWHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT ITREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS4- ENGD28713 Fuel or oil can leak or spill and couldresult in fire or breathing hazard, seriousinjury or death can result.

7 Fuel or oil leakswill damage carpet, paint or othersurfaces in vehicles or trailers. If Pressure Washer is equipped with a fuelshut-off valve, turn the valve to the offposition before transporting to avoid fuelleaks. If Pressure Washer is not equippedwith a fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel fromtank before transporting. Only transport fuelin an OSHA approved container. Alwaysplace Pressure Washer on a protective matwhen transporting to protect against dam-age to vehicle from leaks. Remove pressurewasher from vehicle immediately upon arrivalat your destination. Your Washer operates at fluid pressuresand velocities high enough to penetratehuman and animal flesh, which couldresult in amputation or other serious caused by loose fittings or worn ordamaged hoses can result in injectioninjuries.

8 DO NOT TREAT FLUIDINJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See aphysician immediately! Never place hands in front of nozzle. Direct spray away from self and others. Make sure hose and fittings are tightenedand in good condition. Never hold onto thehose or fittings during Operation . Do not allow hose to contact muffler. Never attach or remove wand or hosefittings while system is pressurized. Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, orany other flammable materials in thisproduct. Use only household detergents,cleaners and degreasers recommended foruse in Pressure washers. Wear protective clothing to protect eyesand skin from contact with sprayedmaterials.

9 Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals,poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flam-mable solvent with this product could re-sult in serious injury or OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGEWHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORINGHAZARDWHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT ITRISK OF FLUID INJECTIONHAZARDWHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT Injuries can result if system Pressure is notreduced before attempting maintenance OF CHEMICAL BURNHAZARDWHAT CAN HAPPENHOW TO PREVENT IT To relieve system Pressure , shut off engine,turn off water supply, and pull gun triggeruntil water stops flowing. Use only hoses and accessories rated forpressure higher than your pressurewasher's ENGD28713 Reactive force of spray will causegun/wand to move, and could cause theoperator to slip or fall, or misdirect thespray.

10 Improper control of gun/wand canresult in injuries to self and others. Do not overreach or stand on an unstablesupport. Grip gun/wand firmly with bothhands. Expect the gun to kick when trig-gered. If proper starting procedure is notfollowed, engine can kickback causingserious hand and arm injury. If engine does not start after two pulls,squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pumppressure. Pull starter cord slowly untilresistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly toavoid kickback and prevent hand or arminjury. The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean-ing tool that could look like a toy to achild. Keep children away from the pressurewasher at all times.