Powermate PW0501500.NOM - Manual (Page 8)

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2.1 AUTOMATIC TOTAL STOP ®
The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device which
will sense when the trigger on the gun is released. It will open
the power circuit to the motor and cause the pressure washer
to stop.
WARNING: If Automatic Total Stop® fails to
operate, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE. Contact our
Customer Service department. Further use will
damage the machine and/or cause personal injury.
WARNING: The pressure washer is also equipped
with a main power ON/OFF switch located on the
unit. It should always be moved to the OFF position
when the pressure washer is not being used to
prevent possible injury or damage.
2.2 MOTOR OVERLOAD
The electric motor in this pressure washer is equipped with
an overload protection device which will automatically shut
off the motor in the event the motor draws excessive current
or overheats.
3.1 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Attach the high pressure hose by carefully inserting the fitting
with the o-ring into the high pressure outlet and tightening the
threader nut by hand.
3.2 WATER CONNECTION
Before connecting, run water through the garden hose (not
supplied), to flush out any foreign matter. Attach garden hose
to the pressure washer water inlet connection (see Fig 1). If
your water source is a well, the garden hose length can only
be 30 ft. max.
3.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
The pressure washer is factory-equipped with an electrical
cord. This cord should only be connected to an electrical
outlet installed in accordance with local safety regulations.
NOTE: The power supply must be 120V, 60 Hz and a
minimum 15 amp circuit. (Dedicated)
A. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
B. Inspect cord before using. Do not use if cord
is damaged.
C. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
D. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only
identical replacement parts. Contact Customer Service for
proper replacement parts.
2.0 SAFETY FEATURES
3.0 OPERATING CONNECTIONS
ATTENTION:
Proper water connection.