All Power APW5118 User Manual

Pressure Washer

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING – When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.

3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

4. Stay alert – watch what you are doing.

5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

6. Keep operating area clear of all persons

7. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.

“WARNING – Risk of Injection or Injury– Do Not Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.”

1. “WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.”

2. “In the event of pilot outage, wait at least five minutes to clear out any gas before relighting.”

3. “Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use a tool. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified service technician.”

Pressure Washer

Table of Contents

Topic

Safety Guidelines-Definitions 3

General Precautions

Assembly/Start-up

Maintenance 11

Trouble Shooting 14

Warranty

Parts List 18

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Owner’s Manual

Warning! Read And Understand All Safety Precautions In This Manual Before Operating. Failure To Comply With Instructions In This Manual Could Result In Personal Injury, Property Damage, And / Or Voiding Of Your Warranty. All Power America Will Not Be Liable For Any Damage Because Of Failure To Follow These Instructions.

Safety Symbols

The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Follow listed instructions to ensure your safety.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in serious injury or even death.

WARNING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation exists, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or product damage.

NOTE

Indicates operation or maintenance information helpful to improve performance or operation.

Owner’s Manual

Pressure Washer

The following safety precautions apply whenever using, storing, or servicing your pressure washer to reduce the possibility of personal injury. Overlooking or ignoring these precautions can lead to personal injury or product damage.

• Read this manual carefully. Know your equipment. Consider applications, potential

hazards and limitations for your unit.

• This equipment is designed for specific applications. Do not modify or use for any

application other than which it is designed for.

• Store the pressure washer in a well ventilated area with the fuel tank empty. Fuel

should not be stored near the pressure washer.

• Never operate pressure washer under these conditions:

a. A noticeable change in engine speed. b. A noticeable loss of pressure. c. Engine misfires.

d. Smoke or flames are present.

e. Enclosed area. f. Excessive vibration.

g. Rain or bad weather.

• Water spray must never be directed towards people, pets, electric wiring, or directly

towards the pressure washer.

• Do not allow the hose to come in contact with the hot muffler

• Equipment must be placed on a firm supporting surface.

• Remove the spark plug or cable from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting

when not in use, or prior to detaching the high pressure hose.

Owner’s Manual

General Precautions (cont’d)

• Keep the pressure washer clean and free of oil, mud and other foreign matter.

• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that may be caught in the engine.

• Never direct spray at people or animals.

• Never allow children to operate pressure washer at any time.

• Use both hands to control the wand.

• Do not touch the nozzle or water spray while operating.

• Wear safety goggles while operating.

• Only approved hoses and nozzles should be used.

• Do not kink the high pressure hose.

• All hose connections must be properly sealed.

• In extremely cold conditions, prior to starting be sure ice has not formed in any part of the pressure washer.

• Use only recommended chemicals.

• Outdoor use only.

• Place pressure washer away from cleaning site during operation.

• To prevent accidental discharge, the spray gun should be secured by locking the trigger when not in use.

• Do not run the pressure washer more than 5 minutes without depressing the trigger or damage to the pump may occur.

• Check the pressure washers periodically for damage, leaks or signs of deterioration. All defects should be corrected before operating the pressure washer.

Owner’s Manual

General Precautions (cont’d)

• Do not touch hot muffler.

• Service, operate and refuel under the following conditions: a. Good ventilation b. Refuel the pressure washer in a well lit area. c. Avoid fuel spills and never refuel while the pressure washer is running. d. Avoid any ignition source when refueling. e. Use lead free fuel with a minimum of 85 octane.

• Do not smoke near pressure washer.

• Do not operate under 40º fahrenheit.

Safety Features

THERMAL RELIEF VALVE A thermal relief valve is provided to protect the pump from overheating if the spray gun is closed for an extended amount of time or the nozzle becomes plugged. However, it is intended to be used as a backup system and every effort should be made to not permit the pump to heat up. We recommend to turn the pressure washer OFF if it will not be used for more than 5 minutes. This saves wear on the unit, reduces fuel consumption and extends the life of the pump by avoiding overheating. SAFETY LOCK LATCH To prevent accidental discharge of high pressure water, the safety latch on the trigger should be engaged whenever the pressure washer is not in use. LOW-OIL SHUTDOWN Some engines are equiped with low-oil shutdown systems. If the engine oil level becomes lower than required, the pressure washer wil automatically shut off. Refer to the engine manual for this feature. This protects your pressure washer engine from operating without proper lubrication. If the pressure washer engine shuts off and the oil level is according to specification, check to see if the pressure washer is sitting on an angle that forces the oil to shift. Place on even surface to correct this. If the engine fails to start, there may not be enough oil to deactivate the low oil level switch.

Pump will overheat and may be damaged, or cause damage if allowed to circulate more than 5 minutes

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