Qualcast Q1W-SP15-1900 Instruction manual
Qualcast
2000W High Pressure Washer
Original instruction manual Q1W-SP15-1900
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Important –Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your pressure washer.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your
pressure washer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Oct 2014 Rev A
Safety Information
Contents
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
Safety Information......................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols .................................................................................................................................3
General Safety......................................................................................................................................4
Personal Safety.....................................................................................................................................4
Operating Safety....................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance and Storage Safety..........................................................................................................7
Intended Use........................................................................................................................................7
Service..................................................................................................................................................7
In the Box ..................................................................................................................................................8
Assemble the Pressure Washer................................................................................................................9
Preparing to Operate the Pressure washer...............................................................................................10
Operating the Pressure Washer................................................................................................................13
Maintenance and Repair...........................................................................................................................17
Storage and Transportation.......................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................18
Technical Data........................................................................................................................................... 19
Recycling and Disposal.............................................................................................................................19
Plug Replacement.....................................................................................................................................20
Getting Help...............................................................................................................................................21
Guarantee..................................................................................................................................................22
Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................................................................23
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Warning Symbols
The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when operating and maintaining the pressure washer.
Warning
Read the instruction manual
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
Wear eye and ear protections.
Disconnect the mains plug immediately if the cable is damaged, has been badly twisted or is
completely cut through and in the event that the device is left unattended for a short time.
WARNING: Never aim directly at persons, animals, the unit or electric
components.
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Appliance not suitable for connection to the potable water mains.
Water that has own through backow preventers is considered to be non-potable.
The appliance is not intended to be connected to the potable water mains. If necessary, please
use only with a water backow preventer or inlet hose-set approved by IEC 61770.
Double insulations, Class II appliance
Waste Disposal and Environmental Protection!
Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool, accessories and packaging to a recycling centre
when you have nished with them.
Electrical machines do not belong in domestic waste.
Take the equipment to a waste disposal site. The plastic and metal parts that are used can be
separated out into pure grade, which allows recycling.
Guaranteed sound power level
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
General Safety
IMPORTANT!
- Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
- Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the pressure washer.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
- Never use the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind
that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
- Don’t use the appliance without reading the instruction sheet.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Personal Safety
WARNING!
- Risk of fatal injury!
Use special care when cleaning tyres. Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may become damaged or burst
when handled improperly. First signs of damage include discolorations on the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves pose a life-threatening risk. Keep the jet at a distance of at least
30 cm!
- Never direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear.
- The appliance is not designed for connecting to tap water. If necessary, please use
only with a water backow preventer or inlet hose-set approved by IEC 61770.
- Risk of injection or injury, do not direct discharge stream at persons.
- Do not use the appliance when there are other people around, unless they are also wearing
safety equipment.
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Personal Safety (continued)
- High-pressure jets can be dangerous if misused. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical equipment or the appliance itself.
- Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure quickly, be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing.
- Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
- Keep operating area clear of all persons.
- Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
- Always wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Loose particles and other debris may be
propelled at high speed by the water jet. Wear ear protectors.
- The operator or user is responsible for accidents or damages to other people or their property.
Operating Safety
WARNING!
- High-pressure hose ttings and couplings are important for the safety of the appliance.
Use only hose tting and couplings supplied by the manufacturer.
- Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous.
- The electrical supply connection shall be made by a qualied electrician can comply with
IEC60364-1
- The electric supply connection shall be made by a qualied electrician and comply with IEC
60364-1. It is recommended that the electric supply to this machine should include either a
residual current device that will interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds
30 mA for 30 ms or a device that will prove the earth circuit.
- Disconnect from the electrical power supply before carrying out user maintenance.
- Don’t use the appliance if a supply cables or important parts of the appliance are damaged,
e.g. safety devices, high-pressure hoses, trigger gun.
- If extension cable is used, the plug and socket outlet must be of a watertight construction.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Operating Safety (continued)
- Water that run through backow preventers is considered to be non-potable.
- The PVC or polychloroprene sheathed power cord, or extension cables (H05VV-F) are
acceptable for use at temperatures at or above 0
- Always ensure that a machine which has been switched off and cannot be restarted
unintentionally.
- Only use hoses, ttings and couplings supplied and recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never carry the equipment by the cable or the hose. Do not carry the equipment with your
nger on the On/Off switch when it is connected to the mains.
- Remove the plug from the plug socket if you are not using the equipment, when transporting it
or when it is left unattended, when checking the equipment, cleaning it or removing blockages,
when undertaking maintenance work or changing accessories, if the power or extension cable
is damaged, after contact with foreign bodies, or in the event of abnormal vibration.
- Do not use the equipment near ammable liquids or gases. In case of non-observance, there
is a risk of re of explosion.
- Do not use the pressure washer if a supply cord, safety devices, hoses, switch or trigger gun
is damaged.
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- If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be of watertight construction.
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
- Ensure that the mains voltage matches the information on the label.
- Before each use, check the equipment, power cable and plug for damage, avoiding an
electrical shock.
- Damaged cables, coupling and plugs or connecting leads that are not compliant with
specications are not to be used. Remove the plug from the plug socket immediately in case of
damage or cutting through of the mains cable.
- Do not use the equipment when the switching action of the On/Off switch is impaired. Have
damaged switches replaced at our Service Centre.
- Do not overload your equipment. Work only within the indicated range of performance. For
heavy work, do not use a machine with insufcient power. Do not use your equipment for
purposes other than those specied.
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Maintenance and Storage Safety
WARNING!
- To ensure the appliance safety, use only original spare parts from the manufacturer or
approved by the manufacturer.
- Retrotting or making any unauthorized changes to the machine, as well as the use of
unapproved parts will invalidate your warranty.
- Do not attempt to repair the equipment yourself. All work not indicated in these instructions is
to be carried out only by service stations authorized by us.
- Store the equipment in a dry location and out of reach of children.
- Handle the equipment with care. Keep the equipment clean for save and more efcient
working. Follow the maintenance directions.
- Machine may be damaged by frost.
There is always residual water left inside the high-pressure washer and in the pump. Do not
store the machine at temperatures below freezing point in order to avoid frost damage.
Intended Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only:
- to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. using
a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required).
- to use with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Qualcast.
Observe the instructions provided with these detergents.
Any use of the machine that deviates from its intended use and is not included in these
instructions is considered unauthorized use and relieves the manufacturer from his or her legal
liability.
Service
Have your tool repaired by an authorized service agent. This tool is manufactured in
accordance with the relevant safety regulations. To avoid danger, electrical appliances must
only be repaired by qualied technicians. Call our customer helpline at 01904 727500 for
advice.
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