Snow Joe SPX3000-RM Pressure Joe 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5-Amp Electric Pressure Washer - Manual (Page 11)

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ii) Use the 15º fan tip nozzle (yellow) for intense cleaning
jobs on hard surfaces. Applications include stripping
paint, removing oil stains, grease, heavy mildew stains,
and rust from steel. This nozzle should only be used
in areas that can withstand the high pressure from this
nozzle.
iii) Use the 25º fan tip nozzle (green) to clean home siding,
brick patios, wood decks, driveways or sidewalks.
When using this nozzle, test a small area first to avoid
surface damage.
iv) Use the 40º wide spray tip nozzle (gray) to clean items
such as cars, trucks, boats, patio furniture or lawn
equipment.
v) Use the soap nozzle (black) for low pressure detergent
application to clean equipment, remove mildew and
oxidations stains from houses, clean effervescent brick
and degrease.
NOTE: When using detergent, make sure that the
correct soap nozzle (black) is installed. All of the other
colored nozzles will not work for detergent application.
• Start at the top of the area to be rinsed and work down,
making sure to overlap the strokes.
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IMPORTANT! NEVER USE:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals.
• Liquids containing solvents (e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oils).
• Tri-sodium phosphate products.
• 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. Press trigger to release water pressure.
4. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on
the unit.
5. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high
pressure outlet.
6. Release 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:
• Engage the gun safety lock.
• Turn the switch to the OFF (0) position.
• Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Storage
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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 frozen.
FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY.
• Store in a dry, covered area where the weather cannot
damage the machine.
• It is important to store this product in a frost-free area.
• Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the
detergent containers 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 is 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 washer with non-corrosive/non-toxic
antifreeze before storing for the winter.
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WARNING!
Before reusing, completely flush the unit
out with clear water. Antifreeze can damage paintwork so you
must ensure there is no antifreeze left in the system before
using it again.
Maintenance
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CAUTION! Before working on the washer, disconnect
the plug from the power supply socket.
• To ensure good performance, check and clean the water
inlet filter (Fig. 27). Remove filter and rinse with warm
water to prevent any foreign matter from clogging the
pump (Fig. 28).