BE P1515EPN, P1515EPNW User Manual

ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHERS
P1515EPN - P1515EPNW
USER MANUAL
Model shown P1515EPNW
BEFORE USE YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY – RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
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table of contents
Introduction
4    Using the Operators Manual
Product Identification
5    Pressure Washer
Safety
6    Understanding the Machine Safety Decal 7    Safety Rules 7    Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Features
11  Description 11  Specifications 12  Components
Installation
13  Connection of High Pressure Hose 13  Connection to Water Supply 14  Connection to Electrical Supply
Operation
15  Starting The Machine 15  Checking and Changing the Oil 15  How to use the Variable Nozzle 16  Checking the Water Filter 16  How to use the Detergent Kit 17  General Precautions for Use
Troubleshooting
18  Trouble Shooting Chart
Parts List
19  Parts List 21  Repair Kits
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Using the Operator’s manual
The operating manual is an important part of your pressure washer and should be  read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure adequate safety  and service concerns are being addressed. Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury or damage  to your machine.  The information in this manual will offer you the most effective tools  for cleaning as well as the safest.  By knowing how best to operate this machine you  will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the unit.
Notice
Actual pressure released at the point of discharge may very by machine due to vary­ing factors including: Volume of water being fed to the machine by the water source,  the inclusion of a Chemical injector in the line, or variations in Engine performance
Attention: Read through the complete manual prior to the initial use of your pressure washer.
introduction
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product identification
Record Identification Numbers
Pressure Washer
If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line  (1-866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the product model 
and identification numbers.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and record the  information in the places provided below. 
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Phone:
Product Identification Numbers
Model Number:
Serial Number:
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UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE SAFETY LABELS
The machine safety label shown below is placed on your machine to draw attention  to potential safety hazards.
safety
Caution Gun kicks back - Hold with both hands. Warning Risk of explosion - Do not spray flam-
mable liquid. Caution To reduce risk of injury, read operating
instructions carefully before using. Warning Risk of injection or injury to persons
or animals - Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animals.
Store IndoorS, Cold water uSe only,
ConneCt to IndIvIdual branCh CIrCuIt only
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The safety alert symbol (      ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION,  WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. 
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or 
serious injury. 
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or 
serious injury. 
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or 
moderate injury. 
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage.
Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Save these Instructions
SAFETY RULES
safety
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
explosion
kickback
fall fluid
injection moving parts read manual
hot
surface flying objects slippery
fire electric
shock toxic fumes
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safety
WARNING
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the  possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder,  scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid  injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces  can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious  injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped  and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace o-ring or  seal.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is  pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger, to  release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in  place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.
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