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Porter-Cable D25115-0112-0 manual

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    5.5 Horsepower 2500 PSI 2.5 GPM Pr essur e W asher Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before start- ing operations. Part No. D25115-0112-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 45 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: [...]

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    2- ENG D251 15 This product may not be equipped with a spark arr esting muffler . If the product is not equipped and will be used ar ound flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural cr ops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arr ester must be installed and is legally requir ed in the[...]

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    3- ENG D251 15 used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situ- ation which, if not avoided, may result in pr operty damage . indicates a poten- tially hazardous sit- uation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand[...]

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    4- ENG D251 15 RISK TO BREA THING • Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs. HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN • Operate pressur e washer in a well venti- lated area. A void enclosed areas such as garages, basements ,etc. • Never operate unit in a location occu- pied by humans or animal[...]

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    5- ENG D251 15 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION • If proper starting pr ocedure is not fol- lowed, engine can kickback causing serious hand and arm injury . HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN • Become familiar with the operation and controls of the pr essure washer . • Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. • Do not [...]

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    6- ENG D251 15 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN HAZARD RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN • Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi- cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death. • Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any other flammable materials in this product. Use only house[...]

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    7- ENG D251 15 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN HAZARD RISK OF HOT SURF ACES • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn. • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressur e washer . Keep children away fr om the pressur e washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize [...]

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    8- ENG D251 15 BOX 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 W and Grommet Kit with Quick Connect Nozzles Engine Manual Handle Parts Manual English/ Spanish/ French Operator’ s Manual[...]

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    9- ENG D251 15 5. Assemble grommet kit and quick-connect nozzles as described in instructions sup- plied . 6. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to engine manual supplied by engine manufacturer for correct pr ocedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory test- ing. NOTE: The high pressur e pump was filled wi[...]

  • Page 10

    10- ENG D251 15 PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump : Increases the pressur e 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 wand. Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow rate, dir ection, and pressur e. Quick Connect W and: W and is equipped[...]

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    11- ENG D251 15 TO ADJUST PRESSURE The pressur e setting is preset at the factory to achieve optimum pressur e and cleaning. If you need to lower the pressur e, it can be accomplished by these methods. 1. Back away from the surface to be cleaned. The further away you are, the less the pr essure will be on the surface to be cleaned. 2. Reduce the sp[...]

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    12- ENG D251 15 The nozzles are housed in receptacles on the panel of the pressur e washer han- dle. Colors on the panel identify nozzle location and spray pattern. Risk of injection or injury to person. Do not direct discharge str eam toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes, or any pets or animals. Serious injury can occur . 0º nozzle - Red. This [...]

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    13- ENG D251 15 TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOL VENTS Siphoning chemicals or cleaning sol- vents is a low pressur e operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemi- cals designed for pressur e washer use. Do not use bleach. 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressur e hose connection of pump as shown. 2. Place other end of chem[...]

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    14- ENG D251 15 NOTE: W ater source must pr ovide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i. 6. If you are applying a chemical or cleaning solution, See How T o Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in Operation section of this manual. 7. T urn water source on. NOTE: Make sure water supply is turned on. 8. Start engine, refer to engine manual for [...]

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    15- ENG D251 15 MAINTENANCE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, YOU MA Y BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURF ACES, WA TER PRESSURE, MOV- ING P ARTS, OR FIRE RESUL TING IN DEA TH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REP AIR, DISCONNECT SP ARK PLUG WIRE, LET ENGINE COOL AND RELEASE ALL WA TER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CON- T AINS FLAMMABLE FUEL. DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR OP[...]

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    16- ENG D251 15 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pr essure. 4. Disconnect the wand from the gun. 5. Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the wand. Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and back- flush with clean water . 6. Direct water supply into nozzle end to backflush loos[...]

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    17- ENG D251 15 ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for the manufacturer’ s r ecommendations for storage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to protect the internal seals of the pressur e washer when storing the unit for an extended period and WHEN FREEZING TEM- PERA TURES ARE EXPECTED. NOTE: If storing the unit for more than 30 day[...]

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    18- ENG D251 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. No fuel. 2. Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. 3. Not choked. 4. Spark plug wire not attached. 5. Choke lever in the "Choke" position on a "hot" engine or an engine that has been exposed to thermal [...]

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    19- ENG D251 15 6. Air in hose. 6. T urn off the engine, then the water source. Disconnect the water source fr om the pump inlet and turn the water source on to r emove all air from the hose. When ther e is a steady stream of water present, turn water source of f. Reconnect water source to pump inlet and turn on water source. Squeeze trigger to rem[...]

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    20- ENG D251 15 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No or low pressur e (after period of nor- mal use.) W ater leaking at gun/wand connection W ater leaking at pump 1. W or n seal or packing. 2. W or n or obstructed valves. 3. W or n unloader piston. 1. W or n or broken o-ring. 2. Loose hose connection. 1. Loose connections. 2. Piston packings wor n. 3. W or [...]

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    21- ENG D251 15 NOTES[...]

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    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 periods: 3 YEA[...]