Porter-Cable D25115-0112-0, PC2525SP User Manual

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Copyright © 2001 Porter-Cable Corporation

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5.5 Horsepower

2500 PSI

2.5 GPM

Pressure Washer

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No.

Type

Serial No.

Part No. D25115-0112-0

GENERAL INFORMATION

●Congratulations! You have purchased a high quality product from America’s leading manufacturer of pressure washers. This pressure washer, when properly used and maintained, will provide trouble free service. Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance.

●All sales of pressure washers are final. Do not return this product to the retailer. Call 1-888-559-8550.

●If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll free number 1-888-559-8550, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

To 6:00 p.m. C.S.T.

●If repair or service part purchase is required, our many Authorized Warranty Service Centers are conveniently located and equipped to handle all in-warranty and out-of-warranty service.

●For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center call 1-888-559-8550, Ext. 2, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

●All pressure washers carry a manufacturer's one year warranty from date of purchase for consumer use and a 90 day warranty for commercial use.

●Retain sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty service.

●Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood this Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.

●Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood the Engine Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.

Read Operator’s Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read Operator’s Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and

Maintenance Instructions.

This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest,

brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arrester are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.

Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read and understand the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

						indicates an immi-					indicates a potential-
						nently hazardous					ly hazardous situa-
situation which, if not avoided, will							tion which, if not avoided, may result
result in death or serious injury.							in minor or moderate injury.
						indicates a poten-					used without the
						tially hazardous sit-					safety alert symbol
	uation which, if not avoided, could						indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
	result in death or serious injury.						ation which, if not avoided, may result
							in property damage.
							10/2/97

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARD

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN			HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can be-		•	Shut off engine and allow it to cool
	come ignited from cigarette sparks,			before adding fuel to the tank.
	electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot		•	Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling
	engine components such as the muffler.
				fuel. Move pressure washer away from
				fueling area before starting engine.
•	Heat will expand fuel in the tank which		•	Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top
	could result in spillage and possible fire			of tank to allow for expansion.
	explosion.
•	Operating the pressure washer in an ex-
			•	Operate and fuel equipment in well ven-
	plosive environment could result in a			tilated areas free from obstructions.
	fire.			Equip areas with fire extinguishers suit-
•	Materials placed against or near the			able for gasoline fires.
	pressure washer can interfere with its		•	Never operate pressure washer in an
	proper ventilation features causing over-			area containing dry brush or weeds.
	heating and possible ignition of the
	materials.
•	Muffler exhaust heat can damage paint-		•	Always keep pressure washer a mini-
	ed surfaces, melt any material sensitive			mum of four feet away from surfaces
	to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber,			(such as houses, automobiles, or live
	or vinyl), and damage live plants.			plants) that could be damaged from
				muffler exhaust heat.

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RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (continued)

		WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
	•	Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-	•	Store fuel in an OSHA approved con-
		cidental ignition. Fuel improperly		tainer, in a secure location away from
		secured could get into the hands of chil-		work area.
		dren or other unqualified persons.
•		Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi-	•	Do not spray flammable liquids
		cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of
		flammable solvent with this product
		could result in serious injury or death.

HAZARD

RISK TO BREATHING

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Breathing exhaust fumes will cause seri-	•	Operate pressure washer in a well venti-
	ous injury or death.		lated area. Avoid enclosed areas such
			as garages, basements ,etc.
		•	Never operate unit in a location occu-
			pied by humans or animals.
•	Some cleaning fluids contain substances	•	Use only cleaning fluids specifically rec-
	which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or		ommended for high pressure washers.
	lungs.		Follow manufacturers recommenda-
			tions.Do not use chlorine bleach or any
			other corrosive compound

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HAZARD

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Unsafe operation of your pressure	•	Become familiar with the operation and
	washer could lead to serious injury or		controls of the pressure washer.
	death to you or others.	•	Keep operating area clear of all persons,
			pets, and obstacles.
		•	Do not operate the product when
			fatigued or under the influence of alco-
			hol or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
		•	Never defeat the safety features of this
			product.
		•	Do not operate machine with missing,
			broken, or unauthorized parts.
		•	Never leave wand unattended while unit
			is running.
•	If proper starting procedure is not fol-	•	If engine does not start after two
	lowed, engine can kickback causing		pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
	serious hand and arm injury.		relieve pump pressure. Pull starter
			cord slowly until resistance is felt.
			Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kick-
			back and prevent hand or arm injury.
•	The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean-	•	Keep children away from the pressure
	ing tool that could look like a toy to a		washer at all times.
	child.
•	Reactive force of spray will cause	•	Do not overreach or stand on an unsta-
	gun/wand to move, and could cause the		ble support. Grip gun/wand firmly with
	operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the		both hands. Expect the gun to kick
	spray. Improper control of gun/wand can		when triggered.
	result in injuries to self and others.

HAZARD

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spray directed at electrical outlets or	• Unplug any electrically operated product
switches, or objects connected to an	before attempting to clean it. Direct
electrical circuit, could result in a fatal	spray away from electric outlets and
electrical shock.	switches.

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HAZARD

RISK TO FLUID INJECTION

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Your washer operates at fluid pressures	•	Never place hands in front of nozzle.
	and velocities high enough to penetrate	•	Direct spray away from self and others.
	human and animal flesh, which could	•	Make sure hose and fittings are tight-
	result in amputation or other serious		ened and in good condition. Never
	injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or		hold onto the hose or fittings during op-
	worn or damaged hoses can result in		eration.
	injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID	•	Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
	INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a	•	Never attach or remove wand or hose
	physician immediately!		fittings while system is pressurized.
		•	Use only hose and high pressure
			accessories rated for pressure higher
			than your pressure washer's p.s.i.
•	Relieve system pressure before at-	•	To relieve system pressure, shut off
	tempting maintenance or disassembly		engine, turn off water supply, and pull
	of equipment.		gun trigger until water stops flowing.

HAZARD

RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN

WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi-	•	Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or
cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind		any other flammable materials in this
of flammable solvent with this product		product. Use only household deter-
could result in serious injury or death.		gents, cleaners and degreasers recom-
		mended for use in pressure washers.
	•	Wear protective clothing to protect eyes
		and skin from contact with sprayed
		materials.
	•	Do not use chlorine bleach or any other
		corrosive compound.

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HAZARD

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Contact with hot surfaces, such as	• During operation, touch only the control
engines exhaust components, could	surfaces of the pressure washer. Keep
result in serious burn.	children away from the pressure washer
	at all times. They may not be able to
	recognize the hazards of this product.

HAZARD

RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY

DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING

OR STORING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could	• If pressure washer is equipped with a
result in fire or breathing hazard, serious	fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the
injury or death can result. Fuel or oil	off position before transporting to avoid
leaks will damage carpet, paint or other	fuel leaks. If pressure washer is not
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.	equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, drain
	the fuel from tank before transporting.
	Only transport fuel in an OSHA
	approved container. Always place pres-
	sure washer on a protective mat when
	transporting to protect against damage
	to vehicle from leaks. Remove pressure
	washer from vehicle immediately upon
	arrival at your destination.

The powerful spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto

striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist damage from the force of the spray. Avoid the use of the concentrated spray stream except for very strong surfaces like concrete and steel.

Operating without flow of water will result in equipment damage. Operating the pressure washer with water supply shutoff will void your warranty. You should never run this pressure washer for more than 2 minutes without pulling the trigger to allow cool water to enter the pump and the heated (recirculated) water to exit.

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