Porter-Cable D27927-034-0 manual

Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. D27927-034-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 43 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .porter -cable.com PCK3030SP Copyright © 2[...]

2- ENG D27927 This product may not be equipped with a spark arr esting muffler . If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials, or on land cover ed with materials such as agricultural crops, for est, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an ap- proved spark arr ester must be installed and is legally requir ed in th[...]

3- ENG D27927 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety , Assembly , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Spilled gasoline and it’ s vapors can be- come ignited from cigar ette sparks, el[...]

4- ENG D27927 • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fir e or breathing hazard, serious injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. • If pressur e washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel[...]

5- ENG D27927 • Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to move, and could cause the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray . Improper control of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and others. • Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when trig- gered. •[...]

6- ENG D27927 The powerful spray from your pr essure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is str ong enough to resist damage from the for ce of the spray [...]

7- ENG D27927 CARTON CONTENTS Bagged Handle Bagged Parts Nozzle Cleaning Kit Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly High Pressure Hose Chemical Hose Engine Oil Spray Gun Knobs Saddle Bolts Quick Connect Spray W and Grommet Kit with Quick Connect Nozzles Engine Manual Handle English/ Spanish/ French Operator’ s Manual[...]

8- ENG D27927 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 3. Connect spray wand to gun. Tighten securely . 2. Attach high pressur e hose to gun. Tighten securely . 1. Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. 4. T o Assemble Quick Connect Grommets: a. Squeeze grommet and place into hole, fitting gr oove to rim.[...]

b. Push grommet into place. c. Repeat steps until all grommets ar e assembled. 5. T o Assemble Quick Connect Nozzles: a. Remove five colored quick connect nozzles fr om plastic bag and insert them into correct gr ommet. NOTE: Nozzles ar e color coded to match colored nozzles on panel. 6. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners M[...]

10- ENG D27927 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump : Increases the pr essure of the water supply . Engine: Drives the high pressur e pump. High Pressur e Hose: Carries the pressurized water fr om the pump to the gun and spray wand. Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate, dir ection[...]

11- ENG D27927 PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measur e for water pressur e. Also used for air pressur e, hydraulic pressur e, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water . CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. Bypass Mode: In Bypass Mode, the pump is recir culating water be[...]

12- ENG D27927 TO USE SPRA Y W AND Y our pressure washer is equipped with five spray nozzles. Each nozzle is color coded and delivers a specific spray pattern for a particular cleaning purpose. The size of the nozzle determines the size of the fan spray and the pressur e out of the nozzle. The 0º, 15º, 25º, and 40º nozzles are high pr essure no[...]

13- ENG D27927 HOW TO APPL Y CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOL VENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressur e operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressur e washer use. Do not use bleach. T o Apply chemicals: 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressur e hose connection of pump as shown. 2. [...]

14- ENG D27927 ST AR TING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for pr oper starting procedur es for your engine type. 1. In a well ventilated outdoor ar ea add fresh, high quality , unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher . Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual [...]

15- ENG D27927 When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressur e, or moving parts that can cause serious injury or death! Before performing any maintenance or r epair , disconnect spark plug wir e, let engine cool and release all water pr essure. The engine contains flammable fuel. DO NOT smoke or work near open flame[...]

16- ENG D27927 NOZZLE CLEANING If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressur e may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressur e will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions: 1. Shut off the pr essure washer and tu[...]

17- ENG D27927 ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's r ecommendations for storage. PUMP 1. Drain all water from high pr essure hose , coil it, and stor e it in cradle of the pressur e washer handle. 2. Drain all water from spray gun and spray wand by holding spray gun in a vertical position with nozzle end pointing dow[...]

18- ENG D27927 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start (see Engine Manual for further engine troubleshooting) No or low pressur e (initial use) CAUSE CORRECTION No fuel. Add Fuel. Low oil Add requir ed amount of oil. Pressur e builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressur e[...]

19- ENG D27927 W ater leaking at pump W ater leaking at gun/spray wand connection No or low pressur e (after period of normal use) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spray wand not in low pressur e. See How to Use Spray Wand paragraph in the Operation Section. Chemical screen not in chemical Clean filter . Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should[...]

20- ENG D27927 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship. Products cover ed under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressur e washers, and generators, which have the following warranty[...]