CMEPW1800 - Pressure washer Craftsman - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CMEPW1800 Craftsman

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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the

Quick connect collar

Garden hose waterintake

High pressure foamcannon

Nozzle cleaning tool

WARNING: When using this appliance, basic safety

precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Read all the instructions before using theproduct.

• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used nearchildren.

• Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with thecontrols.

• Stay alert – watch what you aredoing.

• Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol ordrugs.

• Keep operating area clear of allpersons.

• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at alltimes.

• Follow the maintenance instructions specified in themanual.

• This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacementparts.

CAUTION: risk of injection or injury – do not direct discharge stream at persons.”

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5 . To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near a heat source. 6 . Check power cords before using. Damaged cords can reduce performance of pressure washer or cause a fatal electrical shock 7 . The narrow pin point stream is very powerful. It is not recommended for use on painted surfaces, wood surfaces or items attached with an adhesive backing. 8 . Keep operating area clear of all persons and animals. 9 . Always use both hands when operating pressure washer to maintain complete control of the wand. 10 . Do not touch nozzle or water spray while operating. Never place hands in front of nozzle. 11 . Wear safety goggles while operating. Wear protective clothing and footwear to protect against accidental spraying. 12 . Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use and prior to the detaching of the high pressure hose. 13 . Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as damage could result. Inspect the high-pressure hose regularly. Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged, worn or shows any signs of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage. Never grasp a high-pressure hose that is leaking or damaged. 14 . Do not operate or store this product in temperatures below 4 °C. Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty. 15 . Carefully observe all chemical instructions and warnings before using. Use only approved pressure washer cleaners. Do not use bleach, chlorine, or any cleaners containing acids. Always follow manufacturer’s label recommendations for proper use of cleaners. Always protect eyes, skin and respiratory system from cleaners. 16 . The pressure washer should not be used in areas where gas vapors may be present. An electric spark could cause an explosion or fire. 17 . To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure washer, the unit should be placed as far as possible from the cleaning site during operation. 18 . To prevent accidental discharge, the spray gun should be secured by locking the trigger when not in use. 19 . To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should NOT be covered during operation. 20 . Never touch, grasp or attempt to cover a pinhole or similar water leak on the high-pressure hose. The stream of water IS under high pressure and WILL penetrate skin. 21 . Use only hoses and accessories rated for pressure higher than your pressure washer’s psi. Never use with any other manufacturer’s accessories or components. 22 . Never defeat the safety features of this product.

WARNING: Please read this entire manual before

attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING: This unit was designed for specific

applications. It should not be modified and/or used for any application other than that which it was designed. NOTICE: Always store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature will not fall below 4 °C. freeze damage is not covered by the warranty.

WARNING: This product and its exhaust can expose

you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and carbon monoxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www. P65Warnings.ca.gov. 1 . Do not touch plug or outlet with wet hands. 2 . Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to OFF position before connecting or disconnecting cord to electrical outlets. 3 . Water spray must never be directed towards any electric wiring or directly towards the pressure washer machine itself or fatal electric shock may occur. 4 . Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from the outlet.3 ENGLISH

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER

PROTECTION 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 GFCIprotection. 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 yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extensioncord.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep

all connections dry and OFF the ground. Do not touch plug with wethands. 23 . Do not operate machine with missing, broken or unauthorised parts. 24 . Never spray flammable liquids or use pressure washer in areas containing combustible dust, liquid, or vapors. or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers,

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides andpesticides,

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treatedlumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/

or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) 120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4) Ampere Rating American Wire Gauge More Than Not More Than

APPLIANCE In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double- insulated product must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” The symbol may also be marked on theproduct. Additional Safety Information

of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known

place the end of the garden hose inside the water intake

. Tighten the garden hose byhand. Always disconnect the garden hose afterusage. nOTE: Before connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer unit, run water through the garden hose for thirty seconds to clear any debris from the mouth of thegarden hose. Attaching Spray Wand (Fig. B) To connect the spray wand

, insert the end of the spray wand inside the spray handle and turn the spray wand counterclockwise to lock it into position. Attaching High Pressure Hose (Fig. C, D) NOTICE: Never pull high pressure hose to move pressure washer. This could damage hose and/or pumpoutlet. To connect the high pressure hose

, screw the hose collar

onto the spray handle inlet coupler

To connect the high pressure hose to the pressure washer unit

, screw the hose collar

onto the high pressure water outlet

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Intended Use This pressure washer is intended for cleaning boats, cars, decks, driveways, grills, house siding, motorcycles, patios, and outdoorfurniture. DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool. Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply. Fig.C

~60Hz, 13A Electrical Cord 35 ft. (10.6 m) High Pressure Hose 20 ft. (6.1 m) Minimum Amp Source 15A Pressure of Inlet Water* 20-100 PSI Inlet Water Cold Tap Soap Consumption Rate 10% MAX *Water flow and maximum pressure ratings determined in accordance with CETA CPC-100.5 English Attaching Nozzles (Fig. E)

DANGER: Risk of fluid injection. Do not direct

discharge stream toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes or any pets or animals. Serious injury willoccur.

WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious

injury. DO NOT attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn pressure washer unit OFF before changingnozzles. To connect the 40° white nozzle

, pull the quick connect collar

toward the spray wand and insert the appropriate nozzle. Release the quick connect collar to lock the nozzle inplace. To ensure nozzle is locked into place, give the nozzle a firm tug after the quick connect collar has locked intoplace. Spray Tip Application 40° White Nozzle For gentle wide area cleaning. Black Turbo Nozzle For abrasivecleaning. Fig.E

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a suddenreaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the spray handle grip

securely with otherhand. OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Fig.F

Test Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Before Each Use 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 electricshock.

1. Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) into a

working grounded outlet.

2. The indicator at the top of the GFCI should turn green

when product is ready to use.

test fails. Attaching High Pressure FoamCannon (Fig. F)

1. To connect the high pressure foamcannon

, pull the quick connect collar

toward the spray wand and insert the soap bottle.

2. Release the quick connect collar

to lock the high pressure foamcannon

3. Give the high pressure foamcannon

a firm tug after the quick connect collar has locked intoplace to ensure the high pressure foamcannon

is locked intoplace.

4. To adjust the rate of foam, rotate the pressure

on the top of the high pressure foamcannon

counterclockwise for less or clockwise for morefoam. nOTE: The soap bottle should be positioned underneath the spray wand. Do not position the high pressure foamcannon above the spray wand as this will lead to soap dripping on the spray wand. The spray tip on the high pressure foamcannon

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with

clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performingthisprocedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh

chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid. Nozzle (Fig. A) If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle cleaner.

1. Shut OFF the pressure washer unit

and turn OFF the watersupply.

to relieve any waterpressure.

3. Remove the nozzle from the spray wand

by pulling the quick connect collar

toward the spraywand.

4. Using the spray tip cleaning tool, unclog any debris from

5. Run water from a faucet or garden hose through

thenozzle. Pressure Washing Preparing Surface for Cleaning

• Remove objects from the area which could create a hazard such as children's toys or outdoor furniture.

• Ensure that all doors and windows are closed tight. Protect all plants and trees in the adjacent area with a drop cloth ensuring that they will not be harmed by any overspray.

• Pre-rinse cleaning area with fresh water.

• Use only detergents formulated for pressure washers.

• Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use. Preparing Pressure Washer Unit for Use (Fig. A)

DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration.

When using the high-pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high-pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury willoccur.

CAUTION: Before operation: - Connect the water supply to the pressure washer . For instructions on connecting the water supply to the pressure washer, please refer to Attaching Garden Hose under Assembly andAdjustments. - Connect the high pressure hose to the pressure washer and the pressure wand. For instructions on connecting the high pressure hose to the pressure washer and pressure wand, please refer to Attaching High Pressure Hose under Assembly andAdjustments. Preparing Spray Handle IMPORTANT: Before turning on the pressure washer unit, disengage the trigger lock-off

and squeeze the trigger

Hold the trigger for 30 seconds to purge the system of air. If air is still found in the water stream, continue to run water through the sprayhandle.

• The best angle for spraying water against a cleaning surface is 45°. Spraying head on tends to cause dirt particles to imbed in the surface. When working on vertical surfaces, it is best to apply detergent starting at the bottom and working upwards which will prevent the detergent from sliding down and causing streaks. To disengage the spray handle, release thetrigger. NOTE: Excessive pump pressure may be the result of a clogged nozzle or brass coupling. Always turn OFF the pressure washer unit and unplug the unit before attempting to unclog a nozzle or brasscoupler. Moving the Pressure Washer (Fig. A)

1. Shut OFF the pressure washer unit

and turn OFF the watersupply.

in a safe direction and pull the trigger

to release remaining waterpressure.

3. When the spray wand is completely empty, carry the

pressure washer by the handle

and unplug the cord from the outlet.

2. Turn OFF water at the faucet.

3. Discharge residual pressure by squeezing the trigger

until no more water comes out of the spray wand

4. Engage the spray handle lock-off

5. Disconnect the garden hose from the water intake

6. Disconnect the high pressure hose

from the high pressure water outlet

and drain hose.7 ENGLISH Storage (Fig. H, I)

• Before moving the pressure washer for storage, refer to Moving the Pressure Washer under Operations .

• Store in a dry, covered location above freezing temperature. STORE INDOORS.

• Always completetely empty water from high pressure hose, pressure washer unit, spray wand, nozzles, soap bottle, and pressure wand handle.

can be stored on the back of the pressure washer unit

• Wrap up the cord around the power cord storage

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those

offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used with thisproduct. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569. Register Online Thank you for your purchase. Register your product nowfor:

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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and

RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including power cord repairs, and brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use identical replacementparts. Three Year Limited Warranty For warranty terms, go to https://www.blackanddecker. com/support/warranty-policy. To request a written copy of the warranty terms, contact: Customer Service at Black & Decker, 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286or call 1-800-544-6986. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see the website for suchinformation. Imported by.Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., 701E. Joppa Rd. Towson, MD 21286 BlackandDecker.com(1-800-544-6986)English

WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply, turn water

supply off, discharge residual pressure, and engage spray handle lock-off. PROBlEM CAUsE CORRECTiOn Motor does not start. Unit not plugged in. Plug in power cord. ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Turn switch to the “ON” position. Wand trigger not being squeezed. Squeeze trigger with switch in “ON” position. GFCI tripped. Press reset button at GFCI on plug end of cord. Check if breaker is tripped in house. Plug cord into a different outlet on its own breaker. Unit does not reach high pressure. Water faucet not fully turned on. Open water valve fully. Water inlet filter clogged. Remove filter and rinse to clean. Nozzle worn. Contact CRAFTSMAN customer service representative at 1-888-331-4569. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle. Water supply restricted. Check water hose for kinks, leaks and blockage. Output pressure varies high/low. Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force - check hose for leaks and kinks. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle. Water inlet screen clogged. To unclog, rinse OFF with water. Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris. No detergent. Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent. Detergent bottle or suction tube not properly connected. Check connections. Detergent is too thick. Use detergent recommended for use in pressure washers only. Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through filter to remove debris. Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube. Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris. Flow control knob closed. Adjust the flow control knob on the top of the high pressure foam cannon. Garden hose connection leaks. Loose fittings. Tighten fittings. Missing/worn rubber washer. Replace washer in hose adapter. Spray wand or extension leaks. Spray wand not properly attached. Insert the spray wand into the wand extension. Push in and turn to lock spray wand into place. Broken O-ring. Contact CRAFTSMAN customer service representative at 1-888-331-4569. Pump is excessively noisy. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle. Water leaks from pump. Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight. Water seals are damaged or worn. Contact CRAFTSMAN customer service representative at 1-888-331-4569. Oil leaks. Oil seals are damaged or worn. Contact CRAFTSMAN customer service representative at 1-888-331-4569. Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage below minimum. Verify that only the pressure washer is running on this circuit. System has residual pressure. Turn unit off, squeeze trigger on spray wand to release pressure, then turn unit on. Voltage loss due to extension cord. Do not use extension cord with this unit - plug directly into outlet. Cleaner not used for long periods. Contact CRAFTSMAN customer service representative at 1-888-331-4569.9 EnglishFRANÇAIS