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BSPP 1950 PSI Pressure Washer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.
This manual contains information for a high-pressure washer that operates at 1,950 PSI at a flow rate of 2.0
gallons per minute.This high quality residential system features an axial cam pump with stainless steel pistons, an automatic cool down system, chemical injection system and adjustable spray nozzle. Includes safety goggles, heavy-duty
25' hose, and more.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Warning Tag
A warning tag (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform you of potential safety hazards. If the tag becomes damaged or illegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs &
Stratton dealer to obtain a new one.
Figure 1 — Warning Label
The icons on the warning tag are shown and described in detail later in the next section.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes
Slippery Surface
Fire
Moving Parts
Fall
Explosion
Flying Objects
Electrical Shock
Fluid Injection
Hot Surface
Kickback
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DANGER
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in electrocution.
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result.
WARNING
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.
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WARNING
Running engines produce heat and hot exhaust gases.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Fire or severe burns can occur.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Stay clear of exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
CAUTION
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to pressure washer.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.
CAUTION
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass.
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and shorten its life.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine.
• Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use handle provided on unit.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure washer.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks and liabilities.
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