Fantom Vacuum FANTOM VPW40H - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 .
With the sandblasting kit, the pressure
washer can be used to remove surface
rust, strip paint from metal and concrete.
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 or
sandblasting lance 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
Cleaning the Nozzles: If you notice that
the output pressure fluctuates, you may
have to clean the nozzles. Turn the unit
"Off". Unplug from electric outlet and
disconnect the water supply. Remove the
lance and hose with the trigger gun from
unit. Take the small metal pin provided
and insert into the nozzle end to remove
any obstructions. (Fig. 11)
Maintenance & Cleaning
Lubrication: The pressure washer is
supplied with a closed lubrication system,
so no addition of oil is needed.
Checking the Water Intake Filter: The
water intake filter is located inside the
water intake connector. (Fig. 10) Remove
periodically and inspect for any deposits
that might accumulate there.
Fig. 11
This will occur more frequently if your
water supply is very hard.
Fig. 10
Hose Connector
Water Intake
AUTOMATIC STOP SYSTEM
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
Unpacking Your Pressure Washer
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) 275-9251. Keep all
small and potentially harmful parts of the
package (plastic bags, foamed
polystyrene, nails, etc.) out of the reach
of children.
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