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Troubleshooting 

Please check the list below before addressing the problems to servicing personnel including the local dealer. If 
the problem continues after the following troubleshooting, please call your local dealer for future assistance.  

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

Nozzle blocked (not spraying)

 

Dirty nozzle

 

Twist the nozzle off and  

clean by needle or paperclip  

Both nozzles not spraying  

Dirty filter

 

Clean or replace filter  

(see Maintenance section) 

Spray outward from sealing lip  

Damaged sealing lip

 

Replace the sealing lip  49438.20 

Caster won’t roll or swivel  

Dirt in caster 

 

Clean the caster  

Replacement Parts 

 

For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 

1-800-222-5381

 

Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a 
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.  

 

When ordering parts, the following will be required: model number, serial number/lot date code, 
and description.  

 

The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product lines 
and manuals without notice.  

Summary of Contents for 49438

Page 1: ...leaner Owner s Manual WARNING Read and understand all instructions warnings and cautions before using this product Failure to follow the instructions warnings and cautions may result in serious personal injury and or property damage Item 49438 ...

Page 2: ...___ Save the receipt warranty and this manual This surface cleaner is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification or use of this product in an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for any application other than that for which it was designed For...

Page 3: ...Warnings 6 Assembly 7 Before Each Use 8 Operating Instructions 9 After Each Use 9 Maintenance 10 Replace the Hose 10 Replace a Nozzle 10 Replace the Swivel Complete Fixture 11 Replace the Swivel Filter 12 Replace the Swivel O Rings 12 Parts Diagram 13 Parts List 14 Troubleshooting 15 Replacement Parts 15 Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 4: ... occur Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works Do not modify this product in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function ...

Page 5: ...t use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing dangling objects or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Air vents on the tool often cov...

Page 6: ...e distributor Parts that may be suitable for one cleaner may create a risk of injury when used with another cleaner Never use a part that has a lower operating pressure than the cleaner itself Do not leave the cleaner unattended when it is pressurized Do not turn the cleaner over when it is pressurized by connection to an operating pressure washer to avoid high pressure spraying water that could c...

Page 7: ...ters swivel and the wheels turn smoothly 3 Attach the swivel complete fixture 6 to the center hole of the housing this may already be done at the factory Push the fixture up from underneath the housing and attach the large screw 4 Insert the handle 1 to the frame shown below left and secure it with bolts 14 and spring clips 15 then attach the side handle handlebar 10 with screws 12 and butterfly n...

Page 8: ... any such part before using the cleaner Check that all the parts are tightly fastened Tighten any that are loose Check that the casters swivel and roll smoothly Repair or replace any that don t function properly Check that the swivel and sprayer arm rotate smoothly Use a low pressure water connection to check that the sprayer nozzles are clear and spray correctly If either nozzle doesn t replace o...

Page 9: ...e washer Do not tilt the surface cleaner up off any of the casters while in use The operating pressure is very high and wildly spraying fluid can easily cause personal injury and property damage 5 Slowly walk behind the surface cleaner watching for good cleaning action 6 When cleaning is complete stop the pressure washer When fluid pressure is released through the sprayer nozzles disconnect it fro...

Page 10: ...repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual For general inspections see the Before Each Use section Replace the Hose Disconnect the bottom of the hose from the swivel piping and the top from the handle as shown below then reconnect a new hose to these connections Hose Swivel Connection Replace a Nozzle To replace a clogged worn or damaged nozzle simply...

Page 11: ...the top of the housing below right 2 Support the swivel fixture from below the housing with a rolled up cloth to avoid the fixture dropping onto the floor possibly damaging it 3 Lift the housing off the swivel fixture Install a new swivel fixture by reversing the above procedure Check the nozzles on the old swivel as they may be reusable ...

Page 12: ...r or damage Replace either defective component 5 Replace the O ring filter screen and sieve holder in the top of the swivel as shown above 6 Re install the swivel piping and reconnect the hose Replace the Swivel O Rings 1 Disconnect the hose connection from the top of the swivel piping 2 Remove the swivel piping from the swivel fixture in the housing 3 Remove the bottom piece of the swivel as show...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 17 Parts Diagram ...

Page 14: ...6 49438 6 Swivel complete 1 7 49438 7 Soft handle 1 8 49438 8 2 x nozzles 2 9 49438 9 High pressure filter 1 10 49438 10 Side handle 1 11 49438 11 Butterfly nut 2 12 49438 12 Screw 2 13 49438 13 M 22 x 1 5 nipple 1 14 49438 14 Bolt 2 15 49438 15 Spring clip 2 16 49438 16 Frame complete 1 17 49438 17 Bearing 6 18 49438 18 Cap nut 3 19 49438 19 Washer 3 20 49438 20 Sealing lip 1 ...

Page 15: ...ion Spray outward from sealing lip Damaged sealing lip Replace the sealing lip 49438 20 Caster won t roll or swivel Dirt in caster Clean the caster Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position o...

Page 16: ...les Obligations of Purchaser You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original purchaser To make a warranty claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim An...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 17 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in Germany ...

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