
Owner’s Manual
1800 PSI Electric
Pressure Washer
SP-WE180
www.steele-products.com
WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User
Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual.

Table of Contents
Topic Page
Safety and Operate Rules 3
Safety Features 7
Installation 8
High Pressure Hose 8
Water Connection 8
Power Supply Connection 8
Operation Instructions 9
Start Up Procedure 9
High Pressure/Low Pressure 10
Adjustable Spray Nozzle 11
Use of Chemicals 11
Cleaning Techniques 13
End of Operation 14
Maintenance 14
Connections 14
Nozzle 14
Lubrication 15
Water Screen 15
Cooling System 15
Moving and Storage Instructions 15
Troubleshooting
Technical Data
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Safety and Operation Rules
Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical equipment is involved. These precautions are necessary
when using, storing, and servicing mechanical equipment. Using this equipment with the respect and caution
demanded will considerably lessen the possibilities of ignored, personal injury or property damage may occur.
The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this manual. Always heed these precautions,
as they are essential when using any mechanical equipment.
Warning: identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not correctly followed could result in
personal injury or death.
Caution: identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not strictly
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observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.
No
This unit was designed for specific applications. It should not be modified and/or used for any application other
than that which it was designed.
following.
Warning: Read this manual carefully to know your equipment. Consider the applications,
limitations, and the potential hazards specific to your unit.
Warning: This product shall only be connected to a power supply receptacle protected by a
ground-fault-circuit-interrupter.
Warning: Do not touch plug or outlet with wet hands.
Warning: Avoid accidental starts. Move the switch on the unit to “OFF” position before connecting or
disconnecting cord to electrical outlets.
Warning: Water spray must never be directed towards any electric wiring or directly
towards the pressure washer machine itself or fatal electric shock may occur.
te: Use of the word “note” will alert you to key information or instructions.
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the
Warning: Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the cord to
disconnect from the outlet.
Warning: To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near
a heat source.
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Safety and Operation Rules
Warning: Stay alert, what you are doing.
Warning: Follow maintenance instructions specified in this manual.
Warning: Check power cords before using. Damaged cords can reduce performance of pressure
washer or cause a fatal electric shock.
Warning: Keep operating area of all persons or animals.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when this product is used near
children.
Warning: Always use both hands when operating pressure washer to maintain complete control of
the wand.
Warning: Do not touch nozzle or water spray while operating.
Warning: Wear safety goggles while operating.
Warning: Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use and prior to the detaching of the
high-pressure hose.
Warning: Only pressure washer hoses and nozzles should be used.
Warning: Never tie knots or kink the high-pressure hose as damage could result.
Warning: Prior to starting or the pressure washer in cold weather, be sure ice has not formed in any
part of the equipment.
Warning: Carefully observe all detergent instructions and warnings before using.
Warning: The pressure washer should not be used in areas where gas vapours may be present. An
electric spark could cause an explosion or fire.
Warning: To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure washer, the unit should be
placed as far as possible from the cleaning site during operation.
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Safety and Operation Rules
Warning: To prevent accidental discharge, the spray gun should be secured by locking the trigger
when not in use.
Warning: Do not operate this product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Warning: To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should NOT be covered during
operation.
Warning: Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
Warning: Do not over reach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all
times.
Warning: Risk of injection or injury. Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animals.
See page 7 for information on extension cords.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local and
ordinances.
Warning: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the product. Do not use any type of adaptor with this product.
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Parts List
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Parts List
1 Spray gun with high-pressure hose
2 Holder for power cable
3 ON/OFF switch
4 High-pressure hose connector
5 Threaded water inlet
6 Wand with adjustable nozzle head
7 Holder for accessories
8 Water plug
9 Screen filter
10 Garden hose inlet nipple with quick connector (not shown. See page 8, figure 2)
11 Wax and/or detergent dispensing kit
12 Wax/detergent tanks
13 Quick connector
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