Ryobi RPW2500WB User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER

RPW2500WB

3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL 1

3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL

Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s

manual.

Thank you for your purchase.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2

 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................3

 Specific Safety Rules.........................................................................................................................................................4

Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................5-6

 Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

 Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8-14

 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................15-19

 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 20-22

 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................23

 Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................24

 Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................... Back Page

INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully.

Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Keep guards in place and in working order. Never oper-

ate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of

checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

 To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors

away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children, and pets.

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.

 Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a

job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when

wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.  Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

 Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep

proper footing and balance at all times.

 Use only recommended accessories. The use of

improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

 Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this

manual.

 This equipment shall not be used at night or under

bad lighting conditions.

 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

 Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.

Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to

reduce the chance of a fire hazard.

 Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe

loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.

 Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop

the product and bleed pressure quickly.

 Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

 Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are

doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

Do not operate the product while under the influence

of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

Check the work area before each use. Remove all

objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have

defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

 Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or

wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

 Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking

of the motor could ignite fumes.

Do not operate while smoking or near an open

flame.

Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or

other flammable materials.

 WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct

discharge stream at persons.

 Do not use the surface cleaner on a non-horizontal

surface. Always ensure machine is on a level surface

while pressure washing.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Never direct a water stream toward people or pets,

or any electrical device.

Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors

and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.

Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is

running.

 Never start the machine if ice has formed in any part

of the equipment.

 Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable

material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions

in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine.

 Always operate the machine on a level surface. If the

engine is on an incline, it could seize due to improper lubrication (even at the maximum oil level).

 WARNING: High pressure jets can be dangerous if

subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at

persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor) is running (except where specifically

recommended by the manufacturer).

 Protective covers must always cover rotating parts

when the engine is running.

Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler

side of the engine at least 1 meter away from buildings, obstructions, and other combustible objects.

Keep the engine away from flammables and other

hazardous materials.

Keep away from hot parts. The muffler and other engine

parts become very hot; use caution.

Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when

starting and operating the engine.

 Check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel

leakage before each use.

 Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use.

A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine problems.

Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a

poorly ventilated area.

Keep garden hose away from your feet while operating

this product. A garden hose in your walking path could

be a tripping hazard.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel

with care. It is highly flammable.

Do not smoke while handling fuel. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the

cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep

fuel from escaping around the cap.

Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 10 meters away

from refueling site before starting engine.

If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any

circumstances.

Before storing, allow the engine to cool. Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away

from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this

purpose.

Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving

before transporting in a vehicle.

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

This product is designed to operate using cold water

only.

Make sure minimum clearance of 1 meter is maintained

from combustible materials.

Never spray close to the surface to be cleaned as you

can damage the surface.

Do not use the spring clip for support of human weight,

playground equipment, or athletic or overhead lifting of a load. Holds up to 2,2 kg.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator’s Manual

Eye Protection

Hot Surface

Risk of Injections

Risk of Explosion

Risk of Fire

Toxic Fumes

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream towards people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leaking hoses and fittings are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.

Fuel and its vapors are explosive and can cause severe burns or death.

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire can cause severe burns or death.

Gas products emit carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.

Kickback

Electric Shock

Chemical Burns

Risk of Injections

To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray wand securely with both hands when the machine is on.

Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, DO NOT USE ACIDS, ALKALINES, BLEACHES, SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL GRADE SOLUTIONS in this product.

To reduce the risk of injection or severe injury, keep hands and feet away from the cleaning deck while the pressure washer is running.

To reduce the risk of injection or severe injury, only use cleaning deck on flat, horizontal surfaces. Never lift cleaning deck from the cleaning surface while operating the pressure washer. Always ensure machine is on a level surface while pressure washing.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Engine.........................................................Honda GCV160

Cylinder capacity .................................................... 160 cm

Motor .... See operating instructions of motor manufacturer

Water connection

Max feed temperature ............................................60 ºC

Min. feed volume ................................................ 10 l/min

Max. feed pressure .............................................0,6 MPa

Performance data

Working pressure .................................................16 MPa

Max. permissible pressure ...................................17 MPa

Water flow rate ................................................... 8,7 l/min

Detergent flow rate ............................................ 0,3 l/min

FUEL CAP

RECOIL

STARTER

FUEL TANK

OIL CAP / DIPSTICK

Recoil force of trigger gun .....................................26,5 N

Left hand-arm vibration .......8,3 m/s2 (NF EN ISO 20643)

Right hand-arm vibration .....6,6 m/s2 (NF EN ISO 20643)

Sound pressure level .............90 dB(A) LpA (EN60704-1)

Sound power level ................................... 103 dB(A) LWA

(2000/14/EG and NF EN 3744)

Dimensions

Length ..................................................................... 1,3 m

Width...................................................................381 mm

Height ...................................................................1,06 m

Weight ..................................................................... 33 kg

Subject to technical modifications!

HANDLE BAR

TRIGGER WITH

LOCK OUT

GARDEN HOSE

STORAGE

SPRAY

WAND

INJECTION

HOSE

NOZZLE HOLDER

WITH SPRING CLIP

QUICK CONNECT

NOZZLES

SOAP BLASTER

NOZZLE

CLEANING

DECK

TRIGGER

HANDLE

TRIGGER

HANDLE

HOLDERS

HIGH PRESSURE

HOSE STORAGE

HIGH

PRESSURE HOSE

CHOKE

LEVER

™

FUEL

VALVE

SELF-COILING

ENGINE

GARDEN HOSE

SWITCH

Fig. 1

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

CLEANING DECK

The cleaning deck can be used to clean large flat areas using less time and energy than when using the spray wand.

ENGINE SWITCH

The engine switch is used in combination with the recoil starter grip to start the engine. It is also used to turn the engine off.

FUEL TANK

This fuel tank has a maximum capacity of 1 liter. Use unleaded automotive gasoline in the engine.

HIGH PRESSURE HOSE STORAGE

Once the high pressure hose is rolled, hang it on the back of the machine using the hook-and-loop strap to secure in place.

HONDA GCV160 ENGINE

This Honda engine enables the pressure washer to achieve 17 926 kPa at a rate of 8,7 liters per minute. Please read the engine manual included with this product.

NOZZLE HOLDER WITH SPRING CLIP

The spring clip attached to the nozzle holder allows you to clip the nozzle holder to the unit or wear it on your belt for convenience.

RECOIL STARTER

The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine.

SOAP BLASTER™ NOZZLE

The soap blaster™ nozzle can be easily adjusted for long range or short range cleaning.

SPARK ARRESTOR

This engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor. In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor is available by calling customer service for assistance.

THERMAL RELIEF VALVE

This pump feature will prevent water temperatures from reaching harmful levels by releasing a small amount of water. Once the water has drained, the thermal relief valve will reset itself.

TRIGGER HANDLE

The trigger handle has a gripping surface that provides added control of the spray wand and helps reduce fatigue.

TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT

Pulling the trigger releases a stream of water for high pressure cleaning. The lock out provides protection against unauthorized use.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the

product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

NOTE: This product is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with

your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

your supplying retailer for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Pressure Washer Trigger Handle 8 Meter High Pressure Hose

PACKING LIST (CONTINUED)

Self-Coiling Garden Hose EU Garden Hose Coupler Spray Wand Quick-Connect Nozzle (3) Soap Blaster™ Nozzle Nozzle Holder with Spring Clip Injection Hose and Filter Top Trigger Handle Holder Bottom Trigger Handle Holder Trigger Handle Holder Screws (4) Trigger Handle Holder Nuts (4) Handle Bar Cleaning deck 4-Cycle Engine Lubricant (SAE 10W30) Operator’s Manual

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