MEI 10-9-12 2Table of ContentsEquipment Protection Quick Facts ......................................................................................................................................... 1TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 2ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER.......................................................................................................................... 4SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 7High Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................................................... 7Temperature Control Switch .................................................................................................................................................. 7Pump Thermal Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................... 7Spray Gun Safety Latch ........................................................................................................................................................ 7SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 8SAFETY LABELING ...................................................................................................................................................... 9ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET-UP ............................................................................................................................. 10Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10Step 2. Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 10Step 3. Verify Electrical Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 10Grounding ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection .......................................................................................................................... 10Extension Cord and Usage .................................................................................................................................................. 11Electric Shock Accident ....................................................................................................................................................... 11MOVING AND HANDLING .......................................................................................................................................... 11Moving your pressure washer around ................................................................................................................................. 11BEFORE EACH USE ................................................................................................................................................... 12Step 1: Inspect Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 12Electrical .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12Pump Oil .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12Spray System ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12Burner Fuel System (if heated water to be used) ................................................................................................................ 12Periodic Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 12Step 2. Check and Fill Burner Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 13Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to be used) .......................................................................................................... 13Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 13For All Indoor and Outdoor Uses ......................................................................................................................................... 13For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use ........................................................................................................................................ 14OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 14Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .................................................................................................. 14Hose and Water Supply ....................................................................................................................................................... 14Connect Water Supply to Pump .......................................................................................................................................... 14Connect Pressure Hose to Pump ........................................................................................................................................ 14Quick Connect Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 14Selecting and Connecting Spray Nozzle ............................................................................................................................. 15Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 15Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15Personal Protective Gear .................................................................................................................................................... 16Purging ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16