Ar blue clean AR142S User Manual

Model AR142S

Instruction Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the instructions

before using this product.

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Quick Start Guide

Package content:

1. Power washer unit

2. Manual

3. Nozzle cleaning wire (may be taped

to the manual)

4. Handle

5. Screws (2)

6. Spray gun holder

7. Cord hook

8. Spray gun (8A shows trigger lock

button)

9. Lance Extension

10. Vari-Spray nozzle

11. High pressure hose

12. Detergent bottle

13. Power washer quick connect

(QC) lter (clear) (Connect to

Power Washer Unit)

14. Garden hose adapter (GHA)

(Connect to Garden Hose)

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1. Screw handle to main
unit.

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2. Slide Gun holder on
side.

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3. Slide cord hook on
side.

4. Screw on high pressure
hose to power washer

5. Push to attach high
pressure hose to gun.

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6. Release high pressure
hose from gun.

Unlock

Lock

7. Press switch up to unlock and down to lock spray
gun. NOTE: The trigger lock prevents the trigger
from being engaged accidentally.

8. Connect extension to gun rst by pushing
together and turning clockwise simultaneously. Twist
collar clockwise to lock in place. Connect lances or
detergent bottle by pushing together and twisting.
To remove push together and turn counter clockwise.

9. When using the
detergent bottle ll

it with a properly
formulated deter­gent or cleaner
with a water ratio
according to instruc­tions on the contain­er. The detergent
bottles comes with
a straw which is
attached onto the
screw-on top. If
you do not see the
straw, look inside
the bottle and attach
it to the screw-on
top.

10. Adjust vari-spray nozzle
by turning the head clockwise
or counterclockwise to

change it from a ne point

spray to a wide fan spray.

QC - Clear
Adapter

Garden Hose
Adapter (GHA)

14. Snap the GHA onto
the QC adapter. To
remove pull back on the
collar and pull o.

11. Clear QC filter attaches to
the power washer.

15. Plug machine into a
grounded outlet, push
reset button.

(GHA)

12. Attach GHA to the
end of the garden hose.

16. Turn on Water

13. GHA attaches to QC
Clear lter.

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17. Switch ON and OFF
positions.

Unlock

18. Press safety button to
unlock trigger gun and
squeeze trigger to turn on.
Make sure spray gun is in
locked position when not
in use.

Lock

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tabL e of conten tS

Quick Start ....................................................... 2

Specications .................................................. 4

Limited Warranty ............................................. 4

Warranty Process ............................................ 4

Introduction ...................................................... 5

Safeguard, Warnings & Safety Tips ................. 5

Package Content ............................................. 7

Unpacking & Assembly .................................... 8

Operating Instructions ................................... 13

How to Clean ................................................. 14

Operating Tips and Maintenance................... 15

Storage .......................................................... 16

Pump Saver ................................................... 17

Replacement Parts ........................................ 18

Troubleshooting and FAQ .............................. 19

SPec ification S

Model Max PSI

(lbs/sq/in)

AR142S 1,500 1.4 122° F 120 12 16

Max GPM

(gal/per/min)

Max Temp Volts Amps Weight (lbs)

Limi ted Warrant y

This product is under warranty to the original retail consumer against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year and is a complete “bumper to bumper” warranty including
the spray gun, the high pressure hose and all accessories from the date of purchase. The
warranty is not transferable or assignable. This warranty covers replacement parts. This limited
one year warranty applies only to products used in consumer applications and is void in rental
or any commercial application. Reasonable care must be used in conformity with operation and
maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual and quick start guide. Failure to follow these
instructions will void this warranty.

Warr anty Pr oceS S

Keep your original receipt of purchase in case of warranty claim.

If your power washer develops a problem, contact Customer Service by one of the two methods:

1. Send an e-mail to [e-mail] with your name, address the model of your power
washer, when and where you purchased it. Describe in the e-mail the problem you are having. A
Customer Service person will contact you to resolve the problem.

2. Call our toll-free number at 1-866-235-5112. Customer Service is available Monday - Friday 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). The Customer Service person will work with you

to x the problem.

If the power washer needs to be returned for repair, shipping costs to the company must be paid by
the customer. A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number will be issued for the return.
Upon receiving the power washer, the company will repair or replace the unit. We will send unit back
to customer at no charge.

Please note: Power washers sent to the company without an RMA Number will NOT be accepted
and shipped back at the expense of the sender.

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introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER!

Your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER is a power tool in every sense of the word that may be used

outside your house and in. It is one of the nest most powerful home-use power washers in the

marketplace today.

Please familiarize yourself with the following assembly, operating and safety information. Read this
manual before using the power washer. Failure to follow these instructions could cause personal
injury, property damage, or both. Save this manual for other users to read prior to using the power
washer.

If you have any questions about or problems with your power washer please call our toll-free number
1- 866-235-5112 and talk with our Customer Service Support Team at AR North America Inc. We are
available to talk with you Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
We can help you with questions regarding operation, warranty, replacement or optional parts, or
contact us at [e-mail].

For more information on the BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHERS go to www.arblueclean.com.
Power washers, parts, and accessories can be ordered online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your
convenience.

SafeGuardS, WarninGS and Safety tipS

• To avoid personal injury and/or damage
to property and to maximize your power
washing experience, carefully follow all of
the safety tips, instructions, warnings and
safeguards and become familiar with all of
the controls. Be sure you know how to quickly
bleed off the pressure from all parts of your
power washer, and how to turn off the power
washer .

• This power washer conforms to CSA and
other safety and consumer standards. Do
not modify or rebuild any part of your power
washer.

• Do not use your power washer when you are

under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Use

this power tool carefully and only when you
are alert .

• Watch your balance and footing while using
your power washer. Surfaces become
slippery when wet and are extra slippery when
using a detergent or cleaner.

• Never operate the power washer in bare feet,
sandals, or open-toed shoes.

• When using the power washer near children
make sure they are closely supervised by an
adult to avoid injury. Never let a child use the
power washer.

• Keep ngers, hands, feet and any part
of your body clear of the stream of high
pressure water. The powerful spray can cause
blindness or blast holes in the skin. It can
break a window if you are too close when you
pull the trigger on the spray gun .

• Always wear eye protection to prevent injury
to eyes when operating the power washer.

• To avoid mishaps or injury, always use the
trigger safety lock when not using the power
washer even if the spraying stops for a
moment.

• The power washer is equipped with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly
reduces the chance of electric shock while the
unit is in use.

• Point the spray gun in a safe direction when
beginning a power washing session.

• When rst using the spray gun, hold the spray
gun and lance with two hands when pulling
the trigger until you get used to the “kick
back” from the spray gun (one hand to pull
the trigger and the other to stabilize the gun
assembly).

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• When you press the power switch to turn off
the power washer, water pressure may remain
in the system. To discharge the pressure,
point the spray gun in a safe direction and
pull the trigger.

• Never disconnect the high pressure hose
from the power washer while the system is
pressurized.

• Never permanently engage the trigger
mechanisms on the spray gun.

• Never spray ammable liquids.

• Never use the power washer in areas that
contain combustible dust, liquids or vapors.

• Avoid contact of the pressure hose with sharp
objects and examine the hose regularly.
Replace if damaged. Due to the high pressure
involved, it cannot be repaired if cut of
damaged.

• Only use detergent specically formulated
for power washers and follow instructions
on the detergent’s label. We have a selection
of power washer detergents to choose from.
Go to www.arblueclean.com for more
information and to order the detergents.
Power washer detergents are also available
at your local hardware store.

• Protect eyes, lungs, and skin from exposure
to detergent. Dish or laundry soap is too thick
and will clog the nozzle of your detergent
bottle.

• IMPORTANT: Store the power washer
indoors to prevent the water in the unit
from expanding under freezing conditions.
When the water freezes and expands, your
power washer will be damaged and become
inoperable. Or, if storing outdoors, it is
recommended you use Pump Saver. Pump
Saver can be purchased on our website:
www.arblueclean.com. See details in the
Pump Saver section of this manual.

• Never use hot water with your power washer.
It will overheat and damage the high pressure
pump.

• Never operate the power washer unless
all components are properly and securely
connected.

• Never allow the power washer pump to run
for more than one minute, after you have
turned off the water supply. This can cause
the motor and pump to overheat and fail.

• Never use lances or other parts that have not
been supplied with your power washer.

• Never use an extension power cord since it
defeats the effectiveness of the GFCI and
increases the chance of electrocuting the
operator.

• Never spray any electrical outlet with your
power washer.

• Inspect the power cord before using. Do not
use it if it is damaged.

Servicing of a Double-Insulated Appliance

In a double-insulated product, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding.
Grounding means are not provided for a double­insulated product, nor should grounding means
be added to the product.

Servicing a double-insulated product requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system,

and should only be done by qualied service

personnel.

Replacement parts for a double-insulated
product must be identical to the original parts.
A double-insulated product is marked with the
words “Double Insulation” or “Double Insulated”.
Product may also be marked with symbol shown
here.

• Never leave the power washer unattended
while it is powered “on”.

• Always turn the water supply “on ” before
turning the power washer power to “on”.
Running the pump dry will cause damage to
the internal components.

• Never use a water supply to your power
washer that exceeds 150 psi maximum.

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Double Insulated Product