DeVillbiss Air Power Company Excell A16617 - Manual (Page 13)

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3. Connect the water hose to the
water source. Turn the water source
on to remove all air from the hose.
When a steady stream of water is
present, turn the water source off.
4. Ve r i f y t h e
filter screen
is in water
inlet of pump.
NOTE: Cone
s i d e f a c e s
out.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before
starting pressure washer.
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 will occur.
• Your washer operates at fl uid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate
human and animal fl esh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fi ttings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection
injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician
immediately!
Risk of Fire, Asphyxiation and Burn. NEVER fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
• NEVER fi ll fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below bottom of fi ller neck to
provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment
before starting engine.
• NEVER run engine in doors or in en closed, poorly ven ti lat ed areas. En gine exhaust
con tains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine muffl er during or
immediately after use of your pressure washer. Damage to hoses from contact with
hot engine surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.
Risk of property damage. NEVER pull water supply hose to move
pres sure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.
• DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
• NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to
pump will result.
• DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in
bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass mode
for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged.
If you do not understand these precautions, please call 1-800-888-2468 to speak to a
service representative for further instructions.
STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine
manual for proper starting procedure.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area
add fresh, high quality, unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating
of 86 or higher. Do not overfi ll. Wipe
up spilled fuel before starting the
engine. Refer to Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
2. Check engine oil level. See
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
Filter Screen
to rinse system thoroughly. If
chemicals remain in the pump
it could be damaged. Pumps
damaged due to chemicals will
not be covered under warranty. NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not
siphon when spray wand is in the high
pressure setting.