Blue AR 381 User Manual

1850 PSI

Electric Pressure Washer

ASSEMBLY, CARE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS Model AR 381

READ CAREFULLY

IMPORTANT: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND ATTACH RECEIPT TO MANUAL FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

93912-KP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specications ...................................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 3

Hardware Contents ........................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 4

Assembly Instructions ....................................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................... 9

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 12

Pump Saver ..................................................................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 14

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 15

Replacement Parts List .................................................................................................. 16

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Rated PSI

(lbs/sq. in.)

Max GPM

(Gal/per min) Cold Water Volts Amps

Weight (lbs.)

AR 381 1850 1.3

✔

120 13 25.8

PACKAGE CONTENTSPACKAGE CONTENTSPACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Power Washer Unit 1 B Spray Gun Holster 1 C Nozzle Cleaning Wire 1

D Soft PVC Hose 1 E Nozzle Tray 1

F High/Low Nozzle Lance 1

O-Rings

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

G Turbo Nozzle Lance 1 H Spray Gun 1

I Spray Gun Trigger Lock 1

J O-Ring Kit 1

K Handle 1

L Hose Hook 1

AA Screw 7

HARDWARE CONTENTS

Note: Screw is located in package with manual

Screw

Qty. 7

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the product.

This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this information.

DANGER

Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or

loss of life.

WARNING Hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.

CAUTION Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury or damage to equipment.

Note: The word “Note” is used to inform the reader of

something the operator needs to know about the tool.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the instructions before using this product.

1. Warning – When using this product basic,

precautions should always be followed, including the following

2. Read all the instructions before using the product

3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

4. Keep operating area clear of persons

5. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep

good footing and balance at all times.

6. Follow the maintenance instructions as specied in

the manual

7. 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.

8. This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety

and consumer standards. DO NOT modify or rebuild any part of your power washer.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. NEVER operate the power washer in bare feet, sandals, or open-toed shoes.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. ALWAYS wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes when operating the power washer.

15. 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.

16. 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. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.

17. Point the spray gun in a safe direction when

beginning a power washing session.

18. NEVER spray directly at a person, animal, electrical

device or the unit itself.

19. When rst using the spray gun, hold the spray gun

and lance with two hands when pulling the trigger (one hand to pull the trigger and the other to stabilize the gun assembly) until you get used to the “kickback” from the spray gun.

20. 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.

21. NEVER spray ammable liquids.

22. NEVER use the power washer in areas that contain

combustible dust, liquids or vapors.

23. 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 or damaged.

24. Only use detergent specically formulated for power

washers and follow instructions on the detergent’s label.

25. Protect eyes, lungs, and skin from exposure to

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFETY INFORMATION

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 (not included) to protect pumps.

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

27. NEVER leave the power washer unattended while it

is powered “ON”.

28. 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.

29. NEVER use a water supply to your power washer that exceeds 150 PSI maximum.

30. NEVER disconnect the high pressure hose from the

power washer while the system is pressurized.

31. NEVER permanently engage the trigger mechanisms on the spray gun.

32. NEVER operate the power washer unless all

components are properly and securely connected.

33. 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.

34. NEVER use lances or other parts that are not

compatible for this specic AR Blue Clean unit.

35. NEVER use an extension power cord since it defeats

the effectiveness of the GFCI and increases the chance of electrocuting the operator.

36. NEVER spray any electrical outlet with your power

washer.

37. Inspect the power cord before using. DO NOT use it if

it is damaged.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Servicing of a Double-Insulated Appliance

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection:

This pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plugs of the power-supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection.

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. Grounding means are not 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 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.

Double Insolated Product

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