DeWalt DXPW60604, Manual

Page 1: ... Handle assembly P High pressure hose Q High pressure pump R Top handle DXPW PRESSURE WASHER OHJOF Refer to the engine instruction manual for location and operation of other engine controls 1VNQ For best results pump oil designed specifically for pressure washers is recommended as these contain a rust inhibitor and an anti foaming agent If this oil is not available an SAE 30W non detergent oil may...

Page 2: ...f the HONDA MOTOR CO LTD used under license from AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC NQPSUBOU 4BGFUZ OTUSVDUJPOT DANGER Carbon Monoxide Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide CO a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust WARNING This product and its exhaust contain chemicals known t...

Page 3: ...tems then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in section 4442 and maintained in effective working order Spark arresters are also required on some U S F...

Page 4: ... lead to accidental ignition Fuel improperly secured could get into the hands of DIJMESFO PS PUI FS VO RVBM J GJFE persons t 4UPSF GVFM JO BO 04 approved container in a secure location away from work area t 6TF PG BDJET UPYJD PS corrosive chemicals poisons insecticides or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death t P OPU TQSBZ GMBNNBCMF MJRVJET DANGER ...

Page 5: ...NT IT t PVS QSFTTVSF XBTIFS operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh which could result in amputation or other serious injury Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT See a physician immediately t OTQFDU UIF IJHI QSFTTVSF hose regularly Replace the hose imm...

Page 6: ...OUMZ TFDVSF trigger in pull back open position DANGER RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT t 6OTBGF PQ FS B UJPO PG ZPVS pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others t P OPU VTF DIMPSJOF bleach or any other corrosive compound t F DPNF GB NJM JBS XJUI UIF operation and controls of the pressure washer t FFQ PQFSBUJOH BSFB DMFBS of all persons pets and ...

Page 7: ...hands Expect the gun to kickback when triggered DANGER RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT t VFM PS PJM DBO MFBL PS TQJMM and could result in fire or breathing hazard Serious injury or death can result Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers t 0JM DPVME GJMM UIF DZMJOEFS BOE damage the engine ...

Page 8: ... prevent over inflation t JHI WFMPDJUZ GMVJE TQSBZ directed at pneumatic tire sidewalls such as found on automobiles trailers and the like could damage the sidewall resulting in serious injury t 0O QSFTTVSF XBTIFST SBUFE above 1600 psi 11032 kPa use the widest fan spray 40º nozzle and keep the spray a minimum of 8 20 cm from the pneumatic tire sidewall Do not aim spray directly at the joint betwee...

Page 9: ...cuit could result in a fatal electrical shock t 6OQMVH BOZ FMFD USJ DBM MZ operated product before attempting to clean it Direct spray away from electric outlets and switches WARNING RISK OF INJURY FROM LIFTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT t 4FSJPVT JOKVSZ DBO SFTVMU from attempting to lift too heavy an object t 5IF QSFTTVSF XBTIFS JT UPP heavy to be lifted by one person Obtain assistance fro...

Page 10: ...fer to Spray Wand Nozzles NOTICE DO NOT attempt to increase pump pressure A higher pressure setting than the factory set pressure may damage pump 3 Reduce the speed of the gasoline engine RPM Slow the engine down and the water pressure will go down with it 4QSBZ 8BOE P MFT JH The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in the nozzle holder B on the panel assembly A Colors on the panel identify nozzl...

Page 11: ...s or animals Serious injury will occur WARNING Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury DO NOT attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running Turn engine off before changing nozzles 1VMM RVJDL DPOOFDU DPVQMFS CBDL BOE JOTFSU nozzle 3FMFBTF RVJDL DPOOFDU DPVQMFS BOE UXJTU nozzle to make sure it is secure in coupler WARNING Flying object could cause risk of serious injury Ensure...

Page 12: ...athing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust t SFBUIJOH FY IBVTU GVNFT XJMM DBVTF TF SJ PVT JOKVSZ PS EFBUI Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas t 0QFSBUF QSFTTVSF XBTIFS JO B XFMM WFOUJMBUFE BSFB WPJE enclosed areas such as garages basements etc t FWFS PQ FS BUF VOJU JO PS OFBS B MP DB UJPO PDDVQJFE CZ IVNBOT PS animals WARNING Risk of fire asphyxiation and burn...

Page 13: ...ir from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream of water is present 10 Turn the engine ON OFF switch H to the ON position 11 Place the fuel valve lever M in the ON postion 12 If the engine is cold move the choke K to the CLOSED position as shown M H K 13 WARNING Risk of unsafe operation Pull starter grip slowly until resistance is felt Then pull starter grip I r...

Page 14: ...flames while performing maintenance To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed If the pressure washer is used in unusual conditions such as high UFNQFSBUVSFT PS EVTUZ DPOEJUJPOT NPSF GSF RVFOU NBJOUFOBODF DIFDLT XJMM CF SFRVJSFE OHJOF Consult the engine instruction manual for the manufacturer s recommendation...

Page 15: ...Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides 3 Reinsert filter into water inlet of pump Cone side faces out NOTE Do not operate pressure washer without filter properly installed STORAGE OHJOF Consult the engine instruction manual for the manufacturer s recommendations for storage 1VNQ The manufacturer recommends using a pump protector winterizer when storing the unit for more than 30 days a...

Page 16: ...luid injection When using replacement lances or guns with this pressure washer DO NOT use a lance and or lance gun combination that is shorter in length than what was provided with this pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the lance to the gun trigger WARNING The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous Use only accessories rated equal to o...

Page 17: ...or GPM Gallons Per Minute The unit of measure for the flow rate of water PSI 1PVOET QFS 4RVBSF ODI 5IF VOJU PG NFBTVSF GPS XBUFS QSFTTVSF MTP VTFE GPS BJS QSFTTVSF IZESBVMJD QSFTTVSF FUD kPa kilopascal FUSJD QSFTTVSF NFBTVSFNFOU LJMPQBTDBM FRVBM QBTDBMT Quick connect spray wand MMPXT UIF VTFS UP RVJDLMZ DIBOHF PVU IJHI QSFTTVSF OP MFT 3FGFS UP Spray Wand Nozzles Thermal relief valve When the tempe...

Page 18: ...al use 22 23 24 Water leaking at gun spray wand connection 25 26 Water leaking at pump 25 26 27 28 Oil leaking at pump 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Pump Pulsates 12 5SPVCMFTIPPUJOH PEFT CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 No fuel Add fuel 2 Low oil EE SFRVJSFE BNPVOU PG PJM 3 Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use 4RVFF F HVO USJHHFS UP SFMJFWF QSFT TVSF 4 Choke ...

Page 19: ...oke lever in the CHOKE position Move choke to the NO CHOKE position 16 High pressure hose is too long Use high pressure hose under 100 feet 30 48 m Lengthen water supply hose instead of high pressure hose 17 Spray wand not in low pressure See Spray Wand Nozzles under Operation 18 Chemical filter clogged Clean filter 19 Chemical screen not in cleaning solution Make sure end of chemical hose is full...

Page 20: ...g Check and replace 33 Pump overfilled Check for correct amount 34 Incorrect oil used Drain and fill with correct amount and type of oil 35 Vent plug is clogged Clean vent plug blow air through it to remove any blockage If problem persists replace plug 36 Air filter filled with oil Clean air filter element Refer to engine instruction manual for correct procedure 5SPVCMFTIPPUJOH PEFT cont Shop for ...