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Porter-Cable D26183-025-1 manual

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    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. D26183-025-1 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 41 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .porter -cable.com PCH3031A Copyright © 20[...]

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    2- ENG D26183 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 covered with materials such as agricultural crops, for est, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally r equired in the st[...]

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    3- ENG D26183 i ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury used without [...]

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    4- ENG D26183 RISK TO FLUID INJECTION RISK OF INJUR Y OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING RISK TO BREA THING HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death! • Operate pressur e washer in a well ventilated area. A void enclosed areas such as garages, basements, etc. • Never op[...]

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    5- ENG D26183 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION • 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 r esult 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[...]

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    6- ENG D26183 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 Hose Reel with parts bag and ins[...]

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    7- ENG D26183 5. Assemble grommet kit and quick-connect nozzles as described in instructions supplied . 6. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to engine manual supplied by engine manufacturer for corr ect procedur e. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine fr om factory testing. NOTE: The high pressur e pump was filled with [...]

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    8- ENG D26183 BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carbur etor choke valve Throttle Contr ol Lever: Controls engine speed. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump : Increases the pr es[...]

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    9- ENG D26183 PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY NOTE: Become familiar with this terminology before operating. 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 thr ough the pressur e washer . CU: Cleaning Uni[...]

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    10- ENG D26183 TO USE WAND 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 nozzles. [...]

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    11- ENG D26183 TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOL VENTS Siphoning 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. 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressur e hose connection of pump as shown. 2. Place other end of chemical [...]

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    12- ENG D26183 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 area Add fr esh 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 manual for corr e[...]

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    13- ENG D26183 How T o Change Pump Oil 1. Loosen oil fill cap. 2. Place a container under the oil drain plug. 3. Remove oil drain plug. 4. After oil is drained replace oil drain plug. Tighten securely . 5. Remove oil fill cap and fill with recommended oil. See the Pump Oil Chart for the correct amount and type of oil. 6. Replace oil fill cap and ti[...]

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    14- ENG D26183 HOW TO CLEAN THE WA TER INLET FIL TER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary . 1. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it fr om water inlet of pump as shown. 2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides. 3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side faces out. WAND [...]

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    15- ENG D26183 STORAGE ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's r ecommendations for storage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to pr otect the internal seals of the pressur e washer when STORING THE UNIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD and/or WHEN FREEZING TEMPERA TURES ARE EXPECTED. NOTE: If storing the unit for[...]

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    16- ENG D26183 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 (if equipped with low oil shutdown). Add requir ed amount of oil. Pressur e builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Squ[...]

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    17- ENG D26183 W ater leaking at pump W ater leaking at gun/wand connection No or low pressur e (after period of normal use) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION W and not in low pressure. See How to Use W and paragraph in the Operation Section. Chemical screen not in chemical Clean filter . Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same cons[...]

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    18- ENG D26183 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 covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressur e washers, and generators, which have the following warranty [...]

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    19- ENG D26183 NOTES[...]

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    20- ENG D26183 CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REP AIRS AND SERVICE P ART PURCHASES. AL WA YS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT QUICK F ACTS Use fresh high quality gas. Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage. Pump oil: Refer to owners manual supplied with this un[...]