Euro-Pro VPW40 - Manual (Page 6)

3. Once the high pressure hose is
connected to the unit, you can
attach the lance to the end of the
trigger gun. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Once the pressure washer is
assembled, you are ready to use the
unit.
1. While facing the front side of the unit
attach the high pressure hose to the
high pressure output connector on
the right side of the unit. Twist on
tight to avoid leakage. (Fig. 3)
This high pressure washer is suitable for
non-professional use. The working
temperature must range between 40°F
and 120 °F. The machine is supplied with
a trigger gun, equipped with a trigger
handle to offer a comfortable working
position.
The high pressure washer is suitable for
washing with cold water only. The water
that you use for the pressure washer
must not be dirty, sandy or contain any
corrosive chemical products.
The pressure washer may be used to
wash shutters, doors, tiles, cars, decks,
campers, etc., where high water pressure
is necessary to remove dirt.
With the detergent applicator bottle, the
pressure washer can be used to apply a
thick coating of aerated detergent to the
areas being cleaned .
When using the pressure washer we
recommend the use of personal safety
items to reduce the risk of accidental
injury.
Suitable Use of Your Pressure
Washer
• Place the pressure washer in a safe
area and on a horizontal surface.
• When using the pressure washer,
hold the trigger gun firmly with one
hand on the handle and the other on
the lance. (Fig. 1)
Correct Use of the Pressure
Washer
Fig. 1
• NEVER point the water jet at electric
wiring, at the pump unit, or at any
person or animal.
1. Carefully take the pressure washer
and all accessories out of the
packaging.
2. Snap wheels onto the unit. (Fig. 2)
3. Attach the handle to the unit with the
screw supplied using a Phillips
screwdriver. (Fig. 2)
Assembling the Pressure Washer
Fig. 2
Once the high pressure hose is
attached to the pressure washer, you
can connect the garden hose to the
unit. Before attaching the garden hose
coupling to the unit, make sure that the
water intake filter is inside the water
intake connector on the unit.
1. Attach the male adapter (supplied) to
the water intake connector on the left
hand side of the unit. (Fig. 5)
2. Attach the female hose coupling to
the garden hose. (Fig. 5)
3. Connect the female hose coupling to
the male adapter making sure that it
is tightly secured in place. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
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attributable to air bubbles in the water
or other similar phenomena which do
not imply the existence of any defects
in the machine. Do NOT leave the
appliance unattended during the
standby for more than 5 minutes.
Contrarily, for the safety of the
appliance it is necessary to re-turn the
On/Off switch to the “Off” position.
Please check that the coupling of the
high pressure hose with the appliance
and the trigger gun supplied as
standard equipment is made correctly,
that is to say without any water leak.
Garden Hose Connection
Attaching High Pressure Hose to
Pressure Washer
4. After all the connections have been
made and BEFORE you plug the
pressure washer into an electrical
outlet, open the water supply and
press on the trigger switch in order to
remove any air which may be in the
hose or pump. Continue to press on
the trigger switch until you get a
constant flow of water coming out of
the trigger gun. Allow water to flow
for 30 seconds.
5. Once this is accomplished, stop
pressing the trigger switch. Engage
the safety lock on the trigger
6. Ensure that the "On/Off" switch, at
the rear of the unit, is on the "Off"
position, then plug the unit into an
electrical outlet and turn the unit to
the "On" position.
7. Now you are ready to use the
pressure washer. Disengage the
safety lock and depress the trigger on
the trigger gun.
AUTOMATIC STOP SYSTEM
Unpacking Your Pressure Washer PLEASE NOTE: This pressure
washer is equipped with the
Automatic Stop System, which stops
the unit during the bypass stage. To
start the pressure washer, it is
therefore necessary to set the On/Off
switch to the “On” position; after that
press the trigger: the Automatic Stop
System will start the machine and will
stop it automatically when the trigger
is released. It is advisable to put on
the safety lock of the trigger
whenever the machine is stopped in
order to avoid unintentional starting.
Any automatic start of the machine
without pressing the trigger is
After you open the package, check to
make sure that all the parts are in the box
as per parts that illustrated on page 3 of
this guide. Due to transport and packing
restraints, some accessories may be
supplied unassembled; in this case follow
the assembly instructions in this manual.
If you have any questions, call Customer
Service at 1-800-798-7398. Keep all
small and potentially harmful parts of the
package (plastic bags, foamed
polystyrene, nails, etc.) out of the reach
of children.
To attach the lance to the trigger gun,
hold the trigger gun in your left hand
insert the lance and push it in all the
way into the connector on the trigger
gun and turn it clockwise 60° until it
locks in place. To remove the lance,
push down on the attachment and
turn counter-clockwise 60° and then
pull out. Make sure that the lance is
securely locked in place before use.
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