1300PSI
Owner’s Manual
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endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit.
Model No. 12800 (1300 PSI High Pressure Washer) Manual No. B3719 Revision 0 (1/27/99)
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CAUTION! Read all instructions before using
this product to reduce the risk of injury.
DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
Inspect cord before every use. Do not use if cord is
damaged.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Doubleinsulated When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
This product shall only be connected to a power
supply receptacle protected by a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Read instruction manual before using.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary when product is used
near children.
Know how to stop the product and bleed the
pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with
controls.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.
Do not operate the product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING! Risk of injury or injection to
persons Do not discharge stream at persons
or animals.
High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from a leak is
capable of injecting material into skin. Do not point
the pressure washer spray at people or animals.
Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the
manual.
This product shall only be connected to a power
supply receptacle protected by a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This is done to comply
with National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and to
provide additional protection from risk of electrical
shock.
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Operate this pressure washer only in areas away
from combustible materials, combustible fumes or
dust.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may
cause property damage or severe injury.
Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the Pressure
Washer at any time.
Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold
weather, check all parts of the equipment and be
sure ice has not formed.
Units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers should NEVER be
operated.
DANGER! Risk of Explosion Do not spray
flammable liquids.
Never aim the gun at people, animals or plants.
For household use. For indoor or outdoor use.
High pressure stream of fluid that this equipment
can produce may pierce skin and its underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.
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Important! Safety Instructions Important!
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Always wear eye protection when you use this
equipment or when you are in vicinity where the
equipment is in use.
Never move the machine by pulling on high
pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the top
of the unit.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a
chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all
instructions with the mask so you are certain the
mask will provide the necessary protection against
inhaling harmful vapors.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass. Do not point spray gun at glass
when in the high pressure mode.
Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray
gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting
the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.
Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you
start the unit. Do not leave the pressure washer
unattended while the machine is turned on.
Cleaning area should have adequate slopes and
drainage to reduce possibility of a fall due to
slippery surfaces.
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
Do not bypass any safety device on this machine.
Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.
Inspect hose each time before using it. Check all
hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover,
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace hose immediately. Never
repair high pressure hose. Replace it with another
hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your
pressure washer.
Store in a clean, dry area. Ideally, the unit should be
stored in a frostfree room.
Servicing of a Double Insulated Product.
In a doubleinsulated product, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
means of grounding is provided on a
doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for
grounding be added.
Servicing a doubleinsulated 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 parts they replace. Use only
genuine replacement parts. A doubleinsulated
product is marked with the words DOUBLE
INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED.
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
Extension Cords
Use only extension cords that are approved for
outside use. These extension cords are identified by
a marking ACCEPTABLE FOR USE WITH
OUTDOOR APPLIANCES; STORE INDOORS
WHILE NOT IN USE. Use only extension cords
having an electrical rating greater than the rating of
the product. Do not use damaged extension cords.
Examine extension cord before using and replace if
damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not
yank on any cord to disconnect it. Keep cord away
from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the pressure washer from the
extension cord.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a
GENERAC electric high pressure washer. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured to give you
the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest GENERAC
Authorized Service facility, or call 18002701408.
We have competent, welltrained technicians and the
proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions
will enable you to assemble and maintain your high
pressure washer properly. Always observe the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your high pressure washer.
Follow the instructions under Maintenance and
Storage sections of this Owner's Manual.
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Washer Specifications
Pressure 1300 pounds per square inch
(PSI)
Flow Rate 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM)
Detergent Mix Use Undiluted Detergent
Water Supply Inlet water not to exceed
Temperature 104°F
Motor Brush Type (Universal)
Rated Voltage 120 Volts
Current 14 Amperes
Read these instructions and Operators Manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate
your new high pressure washer. Your high pressure
washer has, for the most part, been assembled at the
factory. Before you can operate your new high
pressure washer, you must properly connect the high
pressure hose and the water supply.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer, please call the pressure washer
helpline at 18002701408.
Model
Number 12800
Serial
Number_________________________________
Date of
Purchase________________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the pressure washer. Record
both serial number and date of purchase and keep
in a safe place for future reference
KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Read this owners manual and safety rules before operating your high pressure washer. Compare the
illustrations with your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Foamer Used to apply detergent. Mixes water
and detergent in outlet water flow.
Garden Hose Connector (Not Shown) Allows
rapid connection of your garden hose to the water
inlet.
Goggles Always wear eye protection when
operating your pressure washer.
Grip Start System Pressing and releasing the
spray gun trigger starts and stops the electric motor in
the pressure washer.
High Pressure Hose Connect ends to spray gun
and high pressure outlet.
High Pressure Outlet Connection for high
pressure hose.
Master On/Off Switch This switch ONLY enables
the Grip Start system to function.
Spray Gun Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety
latch.
Turbo Nozzle and Extension Attaches to the
spray gun and allows you to clean or rinse surfaces at
high pressure. You cannot apply detergent using the
turbo nozzle.
Water Inlet Connection for garden hose.
Spray Gun
Master On/Off Switch
High Pressure Outlet
High Pressure
Hose
Turbo Nozzle and
Extension
Water Inlet
Grip Start
System
Foamer
Goggles
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