Husky HD1500 - Manual (Page 13)

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4.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
The pressure washer is factory-equipped with an electrical
cord and a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plug
(Fig.14). This cord should only be connected to an electrical
outlet installed in accordance with local safety regulations.
NOTE:
The power supply must be 120V, 60hz and a
minimum 15 amp dedicated circuit.
WARNING: Test GFCI before each
use. DO NOT use pressure washer if
test below fails.
WARNING
ATTENTION:
Proper water connection
(Fig.11).
4.1 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Remove and discard the water plug. (Fig.9)
Attach the high pressure hose by carefully inserting the
fitting with the o-ring into the high pressure outlet and
tighten the threaded nut by hand. (Fig.10)
4.2 WATER CONNECTION (Cold water)
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 con-
nection. (Fig. 11) Page 9.
If your water source is a Well, the garden hose length
can only be 30 ft. (9m) max.
4.0 OPERATING CONNECTIONS
(See pages 9-11)
GFCI Test Procedures (Fig.14):
1. Plug GFCI into power receptacle. Indicator should
turn red.
2. Press Test button. Red indicator should disap-
pear.
3. Press Reset button for use. When released, red
indicator will reappear.
Do not use if above test fails.
NOTE: The GFCI must be reset each time the pressure
washer is connected to an electrical outlet. Reset by simply
pushing the reset button on the GFCI power plug.
A. Connect only to 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.
E. The pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault
circuit interrupter built into the power plug.
If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use
only identical replacement parts. Contact Customer
Service at www.huskypowerwasher.com for proper
replacement parts.
WARNING
When using an extension cord, observe the specifi-
cation below:
Cable Length
Wire Gauge
Up to 25 ft. 12 AWG Outdoor
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrocution, keep all connections dry
and off the ground. Do not touch plug
with wet hands.
A. Inspect cord before using. Do not use
if cord is damaged.
B. Keep all connections dry and off the
ground.
C. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PRO-
TECTION
A. Connect to only a properly grounded GFCI
circuit.
B. This pressure washer is provided with a ground-
fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug
of the power-supply cord. This device provides
additional protection from the risk of electric shock.
Should replacement of the plug or cord become
necessary , use only identical replacement parts
that include GFCI protection.
WARNING
WARNING
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are identified by a marking
“Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances: store indoors
while not in use”. Use only extension cords having an
electrical rating not less than the rating of the product.
Do not use damaged extension cords.
Examine extension cord before using and replace if
damaged.
Do not abuse extension cord and do not pull on any cord
to disconnect.
Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always
disconnect the product from the extension cord.
WARNING: Do not pull on any
cord to move unit from one location to
another.
WARNING