Snow Joe SPX2000-RM User Manual

1740 PSI/1.59 GPM Electric Pressure Washer

1740 PSI/1.59 GPM Electric Pressure Washer

Model No. SPX2000RM

A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use

Safety Alert Symbols

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may
result in serious bodily injury or death.

mWARNING! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

mCAUTION! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

mDANGER! This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if

not followed, will result in death or serious injury.

Safety Rules

WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use

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by children or by unassisted, unsupervised persons whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from
using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

Before starting up your machine please check it carefully for
any defects. If you nd any, do not start up your machine and
contact your distributor.

mWARNING! When using the pressure washer, basic

safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:

• Know your product – Know how to stop the machine
and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.

• Keep bystanders away – All visitors and pets should be
kept a safe distance away from the work area.

• Use the right product – Do not use this machine for any
job except that for which it is intended.

• Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber
gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when
working outdoors.

• Caution! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

© 2013 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.

Form No. SJ-SPX2000RM-880E

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

• Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the pressure washer when you are
tired, or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not overreach –
all times.

• Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry plugged-in
machine with nger on the trigger. Make sure the switch is
off before plugging in the machine.

• Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the machine by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-tting
clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head protection.

• Water temperature – Pressure washer is not meant to
pump hot water. NEVER connect it to a hot water supply as
it will signicantly reduce the life of the pump.

• Store indoors – NEVER store the pressure washer
outdoors or where it could freeze. The pump will be
seriously damaged.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – Protection
should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for
this pressure washer. Receptacles are available having built­in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.

• The insulation of the power cord should be faultless and
without any cracks. If the power cord is damaged, an
authorized distributor should replace it.

Keep proper footing and balance at

mWARNING! Do not use this appliance without reading

this instruction manual.

mWARNING! This appliance has been designed for

use with cleaning agents that are recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals

may adversely affect the safety of the appliance.

mWARNING! Do not use the appliance within range of

persons unless they are wearing protective clothing.

mWARNING! High pressure jets can be dangerous if

subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
pets, live electrical equipment or the appliance itself.

• Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to
clean clothes or footwear.

• Risk of explosion – Do not spray ammable liquids.

• Disconnect tool – Disconnect from the electrical power
supply before performing any maintenance task.

• Keep children away – High pressure washer must not be
used by children or untrained personnel.

• To ensure appliance safety, use only original replacement
parts from the manufacturer or approved by the
manufacturer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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mWARNING! Water that has own through backow

preventers is considered to be non-potable.

mWARNING! During cleaning, maintenance or when

replacing parts, the machine must be disconnected from its
power source by removing the plug from the socket outlet.

mWARNING! High pressure hoses, ttings, and couplings

are important for the safe operation of the appliance. Use
only hoses, ttings, and couplings recommended by the
manufacturer.

• Check for damaged parts – Do not use the appliance if the
supply cord or other important parts of the appliance are
damaged (e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses, trigger
gun).

mWARNING! If an extension cord is used, the plug and

socket must be of watertight construction.

mWARNING! Inadequate extension cords can be

dangerous.

• This high pressure washer must not be used at
temperatures below 32ºF (0°C).

mWARNING! Power cords on drums should always be

completely unwound to prevent the cord from overheating.

• Power cord connections should be kept dry and off the
ground.

• Comply with the below requirements for length and cord
specs (Table 1):

Volts

120V

Ampere Rating

More than

Not more than

0 – 6

6 – 10

10 – 12

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or his service agent or similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Keep the machine on a stable, at surface during operation,
handling, transportation, and storage. Sudden overturn of
the machine can cause bodily injury.

• In the event of an accident or breakdown, switch off the
machine immediately. (If contact with detergent occurs,
rinse with an abundance of clean water.)

Total length of cord in feet

25

18
18
16

50

16
16
16

100

AWG

Not Recommended

Table 1

16
14

150

14
12

equipment. This can, in turn, inuence other equipment (e.g.
cause a lamp to blink). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax <

0.335 OHM, such disturbances are not expected. (In case
of assistance, contact your local supply authority for further
information.)

mWARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard

Before starting up your machine, please check it carefully for
any defects. If you nd any, do not start up your machine and
contact your distributor.

The following should be observed when connecting the high
pressure washer to the electric installation:

• The electric supply connection should be performed by a
qualied person.

• The electric supply to this appliance should include either
a residual current device that will interrupt the supply if the
leakage current to the earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a
device that will interrupt the earth circuit (GFCI).

IMPORTANT: Only use water without any impurities.

If there is a risk of running sand into the inlet water (i.e. from
your own well), an additional lter should be installed.

Safety devices

The unloader valve can reduce pressure if it exceeds preset
values. The spray gun features a locking device. When the lock
is activated, the spray gun cannot be operated.

• Thermal sensor – A thermal sensor protects the motor
against overloading. The machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sensor has cooled.

• Double insulation – In a double-insulated product, two
systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated
product, nor should a means for grounding be added to
the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be
performed only by a qualied service person. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the
parts they replace. A double-insulated product is marked
with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE
INSULATED”. The symbol “
product.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – This pressure
washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
(GFCI) built into the plug of the power-supply cord. This
device provides additional protection from the risk of
electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord
become necessary, use only identical replacement parts
that include GFCI protection.

” may also be marked on the

Electrical Safety

ATTENTION: If there are problems with the electrical

MAINS, short voltage drops may appear when starting the

Risk of electrocution

• Inspect cord before using.

• Do not use if cord is damaged.

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• Keep all connections dry and off the ground.

• Do not touch plug with wet hands.

• Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.

• Do not spray electrical apparatus and wiring.

Risk of explosion

• Do not spray ammable liquids.

• Do not use acids, bases, solvents, or any ammable
material in this product. These substances can cause
physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to
the machine.

Safety Symbols

The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that
may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.

Symbol Description

SAFETY ALERT – indicates

a precaution, a warning or
a danger.

Additional safety instructions

• High pressure: keep clear of nozzle.

• Injection hazard: equipment can cause serious injury if the
spray penetrates the skin.

• Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.

• In case of skin penetration, seek medical aid immediately.

• Before servicing, cleaning or removing any parts, shut off
the power and relieve pressure.

• This machine is not suitable for connection to the potable
water mains.

Product Description

Purpose

• The high pressure cleaner is intended for residential use to
clean vehicles, machines, buildings, facades, etc.

Areas of application

• Never use the machine in potentially explosive areas under
any circumstances!

• The operating temperature must be between 32ºF (0ºC) and
104ºF (+40ºC).

• The machine consists of an assembly with a pump, which
is encased in a shock-absorbing housing. To provide the
operator with an optimal working position, the machine is
equipped with a spray wand and a non-slip handle grip,
whose shape and conguration comply with applicable
regulations.

• Do not cover or modify the spray wand or the spray nozzles
in any way.

• The high pressure washer is designed to be used with cold
or lukewarm water; higher temperatures can damage the
pump.

• Do not use water that is dirty, gritty or contains any
chemical products, as these could impair operation and
shorten the life of the machine.

READ THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL(S) Read, understand

and follow all instructions in the
manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate.

WARNING! Keep out of rain
and away from wet areas.

For protection against injury,
wear safety goggles and
ear protection.

Electrical shock hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury,
user must keep all bystanders
at least 15 m away.

SWITCH OFF! Remove plug
from outlet immediately if the
cord is damaged or cut.

Machine not suitable for
connection to the potable
water mains.

Sound power level is
96 dB(A).

Double insulation.

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Know Your Pressure Washer

Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before operating the pressure washer.
Compare the illustration below to the pressure washer in order to familiarize yourself with
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

1. Safety lock

2. Trigger

3. High pressure hose connection

4. Trigger gun

5. Water outlet (high pressure hose connection)

6. Adjustable spray wand nozzle

7. High pressure hose

8. Garden hose adaptor (female coupler)

9. Needle clean out tool

10. Handle

11. Removable detergent tank

12. Hose holder

13. Power cord

14. Cord holder

15. Detergent tube

16. Trigger gun/spray wand holder

17. Water inlet (garden hose connection)

18. Wheel

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4

1021

11

15

12

14

16

5

6

7

8

9

Technical Data

Rated Voltage 120 V ~ 60 Hz

Motor 12.5 amp (1500 W)

Max. Water Inlet Temperature 104ºF/40ºC

Max. Water Inlet Pressure 0.7 MPa

Max. Rated Flow 1.59 GPM

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(FRONT) (REAR)

Rated Pressure 1160 PSI

Max. Pressure 1740 PSI

Hose Length 20 ft (6 m)

Power Cord Length 35 ft (10.7 m)

Weight 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)

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