WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine
PETROL DRIVEN POWER WASHER
MODEL NO: TIGER 2500/2900
PART NO: 7320055/7320056
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Petrol driven power washer.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found
to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the
purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ACCESSORIES
The range of accessories listed below are available from your CLARKE dealer.
ITEMPAR T N UMB E R
5 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover)3050821
25 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover)3050820
5 Litres Wash ‘n’ Wax3050815
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.
WARNING: Water at high pressure can be dangerous and can cause
damage if the operator is careless. Never allow anyone to operate this
pressure washer unless they are familiar with the safety precautions.
1. NEVER direct the spray towards any person or animal.
2. NEVER hold your finger over the high pressure nozzle.
3. NEVER allow children or untrained personnel to use this machine.
4. NEVER operate the machine with any of the covers removed.
5. NEVER attempt any repairs to this machine. Always refer to your Clarke dealer.
6. NEVER supply any liquid other than water to the water inlet.
7. NEVER use the detergent pickup facility to introduce flammable liquids/solvents, e.g.
paint thinners, petrol, oil as there is a risk of explosion.
8. ALWAYS release any residual pressure in the system by turning off the water supply
and operating the trigger before disconnecting any hose or accessory.
9. ALWAYS keep the machine itself dry and well clear of water spray.
10. ALWAYS wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Loose particles and other
debris may be propelled at high speed by the water jet.
11. ALWAYS grip the gun firmly and expect the spray gun to ‘kick’ when starting.
12. ALWAYS respect the requirements of the local water company. Pressure washers may
only be connected to the mains drinking water supply if a system separator (also
known as a backflow preventer) is installed in the supply hose.
13. ALWAYS disconnect from the water supply, and ensure the system is completely
drained when not in use. Store in a cool dry location.
14. ONLY use chemical cleaning agents (detergents), that are approved for pressure
washers. CLARKE Traffic Film Remover or CLARKE Wash and WAX (available from your
dealer), is recommended.
15. WARNING High pressure water jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet
must not be directed at a person or anything that they are wearing.
16. NEVER direct the jet at electrical equipment or the machine itself.
17. WARNING High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important for the safety of
the machine. Use only hoses, fittings and couplings recommended by the
manufacturer.
18. WARNING Water that has flowed through a system separator (also known as a
backflow preventer) is considered non-drinkable.
19. NEVER use the pressure washer if the inlet/outlet hoses or important parts of the
machine are damaged.
WAR NI NG : Never direct spray toward
any electrical device or electrical
outlet.
General Warning, indicates
that failing to follow these
instruction could result in
injury or damage to the
machine.
To reduce the risk of injury,
read the manual before
use.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses
when using this machine.
DANGER: Risk of fire or
explosion. Shut off engine
before adding fuel. Keep
work area free of
combustible materials. Do
not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER: Risk to
breathing. Engine
exhaust fumes can kill.
For outdoor use only. Work
in a well ventilated area.
WAR NI NG : Risk of injection
or severe injury. Do not
direct discharge stream at
persons or animals. Keep
clear of nozzle. This
machine is to be used
only by qualified operators.
WAR NI NG : Risk of spray
injury. Spray can propel
objects. Always wear ANSI
approved Z87.1 Safety
Glasses.
WAR NI NG : Risk of
chemical burn. Never
spray acids, corrosive or
toxic chemicals. Use only
cleaners formulated for
pressure washers.
WAR NI NG : Risk of
electrocution. Never
direct spray toward any
electrical device or
electrical outlet.
WAR NI NG : Risk of unsafe
operation. Keep
children away from this
equipment. Gun kicks
back. Hold with both hands.
WAR NI NG : Risk of hot
surfaces. Avoid contact
with hot engine exhaust
components. Don't allow
hoses to contact the
engine muffler during or
after use.
Recycle unwanted materials
instead of disposing of them
as waste. All tools,
accessories and packaging
should be sorted, taken to a
recycling centre and
disposed of in a manner
which is compatible with the
environment.
1. Screw the high pressure hose onto
the gun assembly.
• Tighten the connector, hand
tight only. Do not use a
spanner.
NOTE: Make sure the connection is
secure.
CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER
1. Screw the hose on to the pressure
washer.
• Tighten the connector, hand
tight only, Do not use a
spanner.
NOTE: Make sure the connection is
secure.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
Always follow the regulations of your local water supplier. The pressure washer
must never be connected to the drinking water supply without using a system
separator (also known as a backflow preventer) available from most
hardware stores.
NOTE: Water that has flowed through a system separator is considered non-
drinkable.
1. Connect a water supply hose (not
supplied) to the water inlet.
6. Pull the recoil starting handle
lightly until you start to feel
resistance and then pull up
sharply to start the engine.
• You may have to do this more
than once.
WARNING: ONCE THE PRESSURE WASHER ENGINE HAS STARTED, RELEASE
THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT
RECOILS.
7. Slide the choke lever to the RUN
position.
• The pressure washer is now
ready for use.
8. Release the trigger lock.
9. Ensuring that you have a firm
footing and that you are also
holding the gun assembly and
spray lance firmly, pull the trigger
on the gun to start water flow.
NOTE: The pressure washer will automatically go into bypass mode.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW THE UNIT TO OPERATE IN BYPASS MODE FOR
MORE THEN TWO MINUTES AT ANY TIME. TURN THE UNIT OFF IF IT IS NOT
GOING TO BE USED FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN THIS. SEE PAGE 14.
NOTE: If you notice water coming from the drain tube attached to the
pump, please note that this is a safety feature and should be
expected, it cools the pump by releasing some of the hot water within
the pump and replacing it with fresh ‘cool’ water.
2. Rotate the trigger lock to the locked
position.
ADJUSTING THE SPRAY NOZZLE
The nozzle is adjustable to allow you to adjust the water delivery from a narrow
jet of water to a wide spray. To adjust the nozzle, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the shaft of the lance in one
hand.
2. Twist the nozzle with the other
hand.
• The spray varies between
narrow and wide as you turn
the nozzle.
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE
The machine output is preset at the factory. To lower the contact pressure:
1. Back away from the surface to be cleaned. The further away you are the
less the pressure will be on the surface being cleaned.
2. Reduce the speed of the engine using the throttle. Slow the engine down
and the water pressure will also go down.
3. Adjust the spray to a wider angle.
4. Hold the rear of the nozzle and slide the front of the nozzle forwards to low
pressure and backwards for high pressure.
To improve the cleaning performance, you can introduce chemical cleaning
agents (detergents) to the water jet using the detergent pickup hose.
1. Place the detergent pickup hose
into a container holding the
chemical/cleaning solution.
• Only use detergents
recommended for use with
pressure washers, such as
CLARKE Traffic Film Remover
which is a powerful low
foaming agent for car
cleaning, patio cleaning etc.,
or CLARKE Wash & Wax, both
available from your CLARKE dealer.
2. Hold the rear of the nozzle on the
high pressure lance and slide the
front of the nozzle forwards to low
pressure.
3. Spray the detergent onto the
vehicle, patio etc.
• Allow the detergent a little time
to work itself into the grime.
CAUTION: IF YOUR EYES COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY CLEANING
FLUIDS, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF FRESH CLEAN WATER.
AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF REQUIRED.
4. To rinse, remove the detergent pickup hose from the container holding
chemical/cleaning solution, slide the front of the nozzle on the lance back
towards the handle and use the pressure washer as normal.
SHUTTING DOWN
1. After each use, if you have
applied chemicals, place
detergent pickup hose into a
container of clean water and run
clean water through detergent
pickup hose to flush the system
thoroughly.
If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service
department.
PROBLEMCAUSESOLUTION
Engine will not
start (see engine
manual for
further engine
troubleshooting)
Lack of pressure
(initial use)
No fuel.Add fuel.
Low oil.Add oil.
Pressure builds up after
two pulls on the recoil
starter or after initial use.
Spark plug lead not
attached securely.
Engine switch is in the
OFF position.
Choke lever is set to the
ON position when the
engine is already warm.
Fuel valve closed.Open the fuel valve.
Leak in the high pressure
hose fitting.
Nozzle is obstructed.Clear the nozzle.
Water filter screen is
clogged.
Air in the hose.Turn off the engine.
Squeeze the gun trigger to relieve the
pressure.
Attach the spark plug lead.
Set the engine switch to the ON position.
Set the choke lever to the OFF (right)
position.
Tighten the fitting, use sealant tape if
required.
Remove and clean the filter.
Turn off the water supply.
Disconnect the water source from the
pump inlet and turn on the water source
to expel the air from the hose.
When all the air has been removed, turn
off the water supply and reconnect the
hose.
Turn on the water supply and pull the
trigger to expel any air in the gun/lance.