Sun SPX4500 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC
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ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER
2500 PSI MAX* | 13 AMP | HOSE HOLDER
Model SPX4500 Form No. SJ-SPX4500-880E-M
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
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.
General Safety
mWARNING! This appliance is not intended for use
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.
Contact your authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® dealer or
call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
mWARNING! When using the pressure washer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury. These include:
• Know your product – Know how to stop the machine and
bleed pressure quickly. Thoroughly familiarize yourself 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.
• mCAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the pressure washer when you are
tired, or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry a plugged-
in machine with your nger on the trigger. Make sure the
switch is o 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.
• Check the water temperature – This pressure washer is
only meant to pump cold water. NEVER connect it to a hot
water supply as it will signicantly reduce the life of the
pump.
• Store indoors – NEVER store the pressure washer
outdoors or where it could freeze. The pump could be
seriously damaged.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – This product
is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into
the power cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts.
• Inspect electrical cords – The insulation of the power cord
should be perfectly intact. If the power cord is damaged or
shows any signs of wear or tear, do not use the pressure
washer. Contact your authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe®
dealer or call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service
center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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 aect 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 at yourself or others in order to clean
clothes or footwear.
© 2018 by Snow Joe®, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• Risk of explosion – Do not spray ammable liquids.
• Disconnect the tool – Disconnect from the electrical power
supply before performing any maintenance task.
• Keep children away – This high-pressure electric
power washer must not be used by children or untrained
personnel.
• To ensure appliance safety, use only original replacement
parts from the manufacturer or those approved by the
manufacturer.
mWARNING! Water that has owed through backow
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 electric power 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 o the
ground.
• If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance.
Contact your authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® dealer or
call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
• 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 o the
machine immediately. (If contact with detergent occurs,
rinse with an abundance of clean water.)
Electrical Safety
ATTENTION: If there are problems with the electrical mains,
short voltage drops may appear when starting the equipment.
This can, in turn, inuence other equipment (e.g. cause a lamp
to blink). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax < 0.335 OHM, such
disturbances are not expected. (If you require 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 electric power washer to the electric supply:
• The electric supply connection should be performed by a
qualied 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.
Grounding Instruction
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
unit 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 codes and ordinances.
mDANGER! Improper connection of the equipment-
grounded conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check
with a qualied electrician or service personnel if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the unit. If it will not t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician. Do not
use any type of adapter with this unit.
Safety Devices
The spray gun features a locking device. When the lock is
activated, the spray gun cannot be operated.
1. Thermal sensor – A thermal sensor protects the motor
against overloading. If the thermal sensor is activated and
the power is cut o, wait for a while until the motor is cool
and restart the unit.
2. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection – This
pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuitinterrupter (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
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cord become necessary, use only identical replacement
parts that include GFCI protection.
3. It is not recommended to use an extension cord with
this pressure washer. The unit comes standard with a
35 ft GFCI power cord. Using an extension cord may
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
4. If an extension cord is going to be used. Use only 3-wire
extension cord that has 3-prong grounding type plug for
the product. Use only extension cords that are intended
for outdoor use. These extension cords are identied
by marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliance;
store indoors while not in use". Use only extension cord
having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the
product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine
extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do
not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to
disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.
Always disconnect extension cord from the receptacle
before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
m WARNING m
Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the electric pressure washer
to make contact with water while it is in operation. If
the appliance becomes wet while turned o, wipe dry
before starting.
• Do not use an extension cord over 25 ft. The
pressure washer comes equipped with a 35 ft power
cable. Combined cord length must not exceed 60 ft.
Any extension cord must be 14-gauge (or heavier) to
safely power the pressure washer.
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
oers some protection.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep
all connections dry and o the ground. Do not touch plug with
wet hand.
25 ft (7.6 m)
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5. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from
the extension cord during operation, make a knot with the
two cords as shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
6. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the pressure washer
by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
Risk of electrocution
• Inspect cord before using.
• Do not use if cord is damaged.
• Keep all connections dry and o 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.
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 o
the power and relieve pressure.
• This machine is not suitable for connection to the potable
water mains.
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Product Description
Purpose
• This electric high pressure washer is intended for residential
use. It is designed for medium-to-heavy duty cleaning
jobs on boats, motorcycles, RV’s, ATV’s, trailers, decks,
barbecues, siding, patio furniture, and more.
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 conguration comply with applicable
regulations.
• Do not cover or modify the spray wand or the spray nozzle
in any way.
• The high-pressure electric power washer is designed to be
used with cold water; higher temperatures can damage the
pump.
• Do not use water that is dirty, gritty, or contains any
chemical products, as such impurities could impair
operation and shorten the life of the machine.
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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.
Symbols SymbolsDescriptions Descriptions
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL(S) – Read, understand,
and follow all instructions in the
user manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate.
WARNING! Electrical shock hazard.
SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a
precaution, a warning, or a danger.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION – For protection
against injury, wear ear defenders
and safety goggles.
Wear safety gloves during
use to protect hands.
Store indoors. Never store the
pressure washer outdoors.
If the pump freezes, permanent
damage may result.
WARNING! Do not expose the
unit to rain or wet conditions.
Keep dry.
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must keep all bystanders at least
49 ft (15 m) away.
Wear non-slip footwear that will
protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.
Machine not suitable for connection
to the potable water mains.
Always keep the power cable
away from heat sources, oils, or
sharp edges. Immediately remove
plug from the mains if the cable is
damaged, frayed, or entangled.
WARNING! Turn the machine OFF
and disconnect it from the power
supply before inspecting, cleaning,
changing accessories, or conducting
any other maintenance task.
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Know Your Electric Pressure Washer
Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before operating the pressure washer. Compare the illustration below to
the unit in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
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1. Trigger gun
2. Trigger gun holder
3. High-pressure hose
4. Spray wand
5. Detergent dial
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Motor housing
8. Detergent tank cap
9. Detergent tank
10. Detergent tank screw (2)
11. Wheel (2)
12. Quick-connect collar
13. Garden hose adapter/connection
14. Power cord with GFCI
15. On-board nozzle storage
16. Power cord holder
17. High-pressure hose connection
18. Safety lock
19. Trigger
20. Soft grip
Technical Data
Rated Voltage ..............................................120 V ~ 60 Hz
Motor ...........................................................13 amp
Max Water Inlet Temperature ......................104ºF/40ºC
Max Water Inlet Pressure ............................0.7 MPa
Rated Flow ..................................................1.1 GPM
Max Flow .....................................................1.48 GPM
*Peak pressure at initial discharge; working pressure under typical load is 2000 PSI.
21. Upper handle frame
22. High-pressure hose holder
23. Lower handle frame
24. Water outlet/high-pressure hose
connection
25. Needle clean-out tool
26. 0º Quick-Connect nozzle (orange)
27. 15º Quick-Connect nozzle (yellow)
28. 25º Quick-Connect nozzle (green)
29. 40º Quick-Connect nozzle (gray)
30. Soap Quick-Connect nozzle (black)
Rated Pressure ........................................... 2000 PSI
Max Pressure * ........................................... 2500 PSI
Detergent Tank Capacity ............................ 1 Gal (3.8 L)
High-pressure Hose Length ....................... 20 ft (6 m)
Power Cord Length .................................... 35 ft (10.7 m)
Weight ........................................................ 37 lbs (16.8 kg)
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