Ar blue clean AR388 User Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts List AR388
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempt­ing to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Pro­tect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Specifications:
Max Max Max Unit
Model PSi GPM teMP VoltaGe aMPS WeiGht
AR388 1800 1.50 122°F 120V 15 23 lbs
Safety GuidelineS:
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTE or NOTICE: Information that requires special attention.
This pressure washer is equipped with a micro-switch sensitive to water flow. This Total Stop System (TSS) senses water flow in the pump. When the trigger is released, water stops flowing through the pump. The TSS then automatically turns the motor off to protect the pump from overheating.
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iMPortant
Operating Instructions and Parts List AR388
Hose reel for Storage Use only
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PackaGe content:
1. Pressure Water Unit
2. Manual
3. Adjustable Spray Nozzle
4. Turbo Nozzle
5. Gun
6. Detergent Tank
7. Nozzle Cleaning Tool
8. High Pressure Hose
9. Garden Hose Fitting
10. Accessories Holder
11. Quick Connect Filter
Gun Safety Button (D)
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aSSeMbly
1. Install with supplied screws. Tools needed 1 phillips screw­driver.
2. Garden hose adapter. Marked Pump and Hose for easy assem­bly. Washer/filter may need to be reinstalled as it may separate during shipping. Place washer/ filter into the hose side as illus­trated.
iMPortant Safety inStrUctionS
Save TheSe InSTrucTIonS
When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
3. Follow all safety codes as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
4. Ensure safety devices are operating properly before each use. DO NOT remove or modify any part of the gun or unit.
5. Know how to stop this product and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
6. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
7. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. Keep operation area clear of all persons.
9. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
10. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
11. This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter, GFCI, be sure to inspect cord and GFCI prior to use. Any repair or replacement of the power cord must be performed by a qualified (licensed or certified) electrical technician.
12. Never use an extension cord with this product.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
1. Read all instructions before using the product.
2. Always disconnect power before disassembling or repairing the unit.
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Risk of Explosion
iMPortant Safety inStrUctionS (cont)
Risk of
Electrocution
• Inspect cord before using - Do not use if cord is damaged.
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground.
• Do not touch plug with wet hands.
• This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
• Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring.
Risk of Injection or Severe Injury
• High pressure. Keep clear of nozzle. Do not discharge streams at persons or animals.
• Never put hand or fingers over spray tip while operating the unit.
• Never try to stop or deflect leaks with any body part.
• Always engage the trigger safety latch in the safe position when spraying is stopped even if only for a few moments.
• Point gun in safe direction. Unit will start spraying when trigger is squeezed if ‘on/off’ switch is in “ON” position.
• Discharge pressure - When ‘on/ off’ switch is in “OFF” position, pressure may still exist in unit. To discharge pressure, point gun in safe direction and squeeze trigger.
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
• Never use in areas containing
combustible dust, liquids, or vapors.
• High pressure - Gun kicks back ­Hold gun with both hands.
• Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause injury. Examine hose regularly and replace if damaged. Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose.
note
• Use only detergents specifically formulated for pressure washers. Always follow detergent manufacturer’s label recommendations for proper use of detergents. Always protect eyes, skin, and respiratory system from detergent.
• For either indoor or outdoor use. Store indoors and where temperature stays above freezing.
• Unplug unit when not in use.
• Pressure washer is not meant
to pump hot water. Do not connect to hot water supply.
• Never leave the unit unattended while it is plugged in.
• Always turn water supply “ON” before turning pressure washer “ON”. Running pump dry causes damage.
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SerVicinG of a doUble-
inSUlated aPPliance
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided for a double-insulated 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 be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double­insulated product must be identical to the original parts. A double­insulated product is marked with the words “Double Insulation” or Double Insulated”. Product may also be marked with symbol shown below.
Do not use
pressure that exceeds the operating pressure of any of the parts (hoses, fittings, etc.) in the pressurized system. Ensure all equipment and accessories are rated to withstand the maximum working pressure of the unit.
Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring.
• Never disconnect the high
pressure discharge hose from the machine while the system
is pressurized. To depressurize machine, turn power and water supply off, then press gun trigger 2 - 3 times.
• Never permanently engage the trigger mechanism on the gun.
• Never operate the machine without all components properly connected to the machine (handle, gun/wand assembly, nozzle, etc.).
Equipment damage.
• ALWAYS turn water supply “ON” before turning pressure washer “ON”. Running pump dry causes serious damage.
• Do not operate the pressure washer with the inlet water screen removed. Keep screen clear of debris and sediment.
• NEVER operate pressure washer with broken or missing parts. Check equipment regularly and repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
• Use only the nozzle supplied with this machine.
• Never leave the wand unattended while the machine is running.
• Never attempt to alter factory settings. Altering factory settings could damage the unit and will void the warranty.
• Always hold gun and wand firmly when starting and operating the machine.
• NEVER allow the unit to run with the trigger release (off) for more than one (1) minute. Resulting heat buildup will damage pump.
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SerVicinG of a doUble-
inSUlated aPPliance (cont)
• Pressure washer is not meant to pump hot water. NEVER connect it to a hot water supply as it will significantly reduce the life of the pump.
• NEVER store the pressure washer outdoors or where it could freeze. The pump will be seriously damaged.
• Release trigger when changing from high to low pressure modes. Failure to do so could result in damage.
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.
3. Install non-threaded end of high pressure hose to gun.
4. Press release button on bottom of gun toward back of the gun, then insert high pressure hose.
oPeratinG inStrUctionS
Pump
High Pressure Hose
1. Remove shipping cap from back of pressure washer.
2. Install threaded end of high pressure hose by pushing into back of pressure washer then turn clockwise until tight.
5. Insert lance into the gun by pushing and turning clockwise at the same time.
6. Push and turn counterclockwise to remove.
Pump
Hose
Garden Hose Adapter
7. Remove shipping cap from front of pressure washer.
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8. Attach garden hose adapter with the pump end onto the font of the pressure washer.
9. Make sure filter is in place on
Off
On
hose side and attach garden hose.
16. Pull trigger then turn on power switch located on back of pres­sure washer.
Gun Safety
Button
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Trigger
10. Activate the lock by holding the gun and push the lock from left to right.
11. Squeeze trigger to make sure the trigger does not move.
12. The safety trigger lock should be locked at all times when pressure washer is not in use.
Reset
13. Plug the power cord into a grounded 120V outlet and press the reset button as shown.
14. THIS MUST BE DONE EACH TIME THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN AN OUTLET.
15. To unlock gun trigger push lock right to left.
17. Spray pattern shape and inten­sity can be changed by twisting the spray adjuster at the end of the lance. KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE FRONT OF THE LANCE TO PREVENT INJURY. NOTE: Turbo nozzle is not adjustable.
NOTE: This pressure washer is equipped with a micro-switch sensitive to water flow. This Total Stop System (TSS) senses water flow in the pump. When the trigger is released, water stops flowing through the pump. The TSS then automatically turns the motor off to protect the pump from overheating.
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oPeratinG inStrUctionS (cont)
Gun
18. Detergent bottle can only be attached directly to the gun. Remove lance before attaching.
19. Attach detergent bottle the same as the lance by pushing into gun and turning clockwise at the same time. Reverse for removing.
20. The use of detergents can dramatically reduce cleaning time and assist in the removal of difficult stains. Some deter­gents have been customized for pressure washer use on specific cleaning tasks. These deter­gents are approximately as thick as water. NOTE: The use
of ThIcker detergents, such as dish soap, will clog the chemi­cal injection system and prevent the application of the deter­gent.
Unit StoraGe
Off
21. Pull trigger then turn off power switch on back of pressure washer.
22. After turning off power, pull trigger to relieve line pressure before removing spray gun and high pressure hose.
Pump
High Pressure Hose
23. Remove high pressure hose from gun and pressure washer.
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Pump
Hose
Garden Hose Adapter
24. Disconnect garden hose.
25. Remove garden hose adapter
(optional).
29. Place gun in left slot, lances are placed in center slots and garden hose adapter is placed in right slot on holder.
hoSe reel inStrUctionS
(hoSe reel IS for STorage only)
26. Push and turn counterclockwise to remove.
27. Place detergent bottle into ac­cessories holder.
28. Wrap power cord around acces­sories holder in slots proved on sides and bottom.
30. Unlock hose reel by pulling handle out.
31. Turn handle so knob is point­ing to the front of the machine.
NOTE: Hose reel is for storage only.
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hoSe reel inStrUctionS (cont)
(hoSe reel IS for STorage only)
32. Place notch on high pressure hose in plastic notch on hose reel.
33. Using right hand turn handle away from you to wind up hose.
34. Using left hand guide hose across.
35. When you reach tabs on the left side start guiding hose back to the right.
36. Continue guiding hose back and forth until entire hose is on the reel.
37. Wind until hose end catches at the top of the reel.
38. Push handle in to lock reel.
nozzle cleaninG inStrUctionS
A clogged or partially clogged noz­zle can cause a significant reduction of water coming out of the nozzle and cause the unit to pulsate while spraying.
To clean ouT The nozzle:
• Turn off the unit.
• Turn off the water supply.
• Relieve any pressure trapped in
the hose by squeezing the trig­ger 2 - 3 times.
• Separate lance from gun.
• Rotate nozzle to the narrow
stream setting. This opens up the fan blades.
• Using the included tip cleaner, or an un-folded paper clip.
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