Storage, Shutting down, Taking a break – Snow Joe SPX3001 Pressure Joe 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5-Amp Electric Pressure Washer with Hose Reel User Manual

Page 11: Hose reel, Winterizing and long-term storage

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• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products

These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage

the cleaning surface.

Shutting down

1. Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug the

power cord from the outlet.

2. Turn off the water source.
3. Hold the trigger to release water pressure.
4. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on

the unit.

5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose connection on the

trigger gun handle.

6. Release the trigger and engage the gun safety lock.

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WARNING!

Turn off the water supply and squeeze the

trigger to depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury due to discharge of high-pressure water.

Taking a break

If you are taking a break of five minutes or more between

cleaning tasks:

1. Engage the gun safety lock.
2. Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position.
3. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Storage

Hose reel

1. Unlock the hose reel by pulling out on the handle out

(Fig. 19).

2. Turn the handle counterclockwise to wind the hose

(Fig. 20).

3. Wind the hose until you reach the hose's end.
4. Push the handle in to lock the reel.

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CAUTION!

Always store your pressure washer in a

location where the temperature will not fall below 32ºF (0ºC).

The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage

if it freezes. FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE

WARRANTY.

• Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry, covered area

where it is not subject to adverse weather conditions.

• It is important to store this product in a frost-free area.
• Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the

detergent bottle before storing.

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CAUTION!

The use of a pump protector is

recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage

over the winter months.

Winterizing and long-term storage

If you must store your pressure washer in a location where

the temperature falls below 32ºF (0ºC), you can minimize the

chance of damage to your machine by utilizing the following

procedure:

• Disconnect all water connections.
• Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining

water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately.

• Do not allow the high-pressure hose to become kinked.
• Store the machine and accessories in a room that does

not reach freezing temperatures.

• Do not store near a furnace or other sources of heat that

may dry out the pump seals.

• Operate the pressure washer with non-corrosive/non-toxic

anti-freeze, a pump saver, or a pump protector before

storing for the winter.

Fig. 19

Hose reel handle

Fig. 20

Hose reel handle

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