Pressure Washer Guide - Maintenance Guide
Pressure Washer Maintenance Guide
To ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your pressure washer, we recommend you adopt the following procedures:
Water
- Before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris.
- Visually check to see if the nozzle is blocked by dirt or grit.
- Connect the water supply hose and, without the lance attached, squeeze the trigger gun to run water through your pressure washer until the water flow is constant. Then plug in to the electric supply.
- Unless drawing water from an open water source such as a water bucket, always have a minimum of 10 metres (25 feet) of uncoiled hose between the water tap and your machine. The internal diameter of the feed water hose should be around 12mm (1/2").
- Water Regulations require the use of a back-flow preventer valve at the tap end of the supply hose. Only use a full flow connector to connect the hose to the machine.
Electricity
- Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used.
- When using electrical appliances outside, always use a residual current device (RCD).
- Never use defective electrical connections or extension cables. If any cable is damaged, do not use the appliance, and replace the cable immediately.
- Never touch the mains plug or socket with wet hands.
- Make sure the connection between the connection line and extension cable never lies in water.
After each use
Every month
- Check connections for wear or water damage - make sure that hoses, pipes and connectors are in good condition.
- Check flex and plug.
- Clean the nozzle.
- Clean the filter.
Information provided is a guide only. eSpares accepts no liability for any problems occurring whilst attempting any advice shown. If in any doubt about fixing your appliance, always contact a qualified repairer.