TEXUM TX-300 High Pressure Cleaner Instruction Manual

TX-300 High Pressure Cleaner
Instruction Manual

TX-300 High Pressure Cleaner

WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

• Never point the high-pressure nozzle at people or animals.
• Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating the pressure cleaner.
• Never operate the pressure cleaner white standing in water.
• Never touch the electrical plug with wet hands.
• Never let electrical connections rest in water.
• Never operate pressure cleaner without the water turned on.
• Never use hot water with this pressure cleaner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the product. Save all safety instructions.
2. Do not operate the pressure cleaner when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drubs.
3.  Risk of injection or injury – do not direct the high pressure water stream at any people or animals.
4.  Do not allow children to operate the pressure cleaner at any time.
5.  To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the pressure cleaner is used near children.
6.  Know how to stop the unit and reduce pressure immediately. Be completely familiar with the controls.
7.  Stav alert — alwavs be aware of where vou are directino the hiah pressure sprav
8.  Keep cleaning area clear of all people.
9.  Keep good footing and balance at all times — do not overreach or stand on an unstable support.
10. The work area should have adequate drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slipperv surfaces.
11.  Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
12.  To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep alt connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Intended for outdoor household use onlv.

2. High-pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, abuse, kinking etc. Do not use a damaged hose.

3.  Do not use the pressure cleaner in areas near combustible materials, combustible fumes, or dust.

4.  Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested causing severe injury.
   Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all  instructions included with the mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection aqainst inhalina harmful vapors.

5.  Before starting the pressure cleaner in cold weather, check all of the parts of the equipment and be sure that ice has not formed. Do not store the unit anywhere that the temperature will fall below 0C (32F).

6.  DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO ANY OF THE COMPONENTS! Units with broken or missing parts, or without the protective housing or covers should NEVER be opera ed

7.  Keep the high-pressure hose connected to the pressure cleaner and the spray gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous, and may cause injury.

8.  Do not leave the pressure cleaner unattended while the power switch is ON.

9.  Keep water soral away from electrical wiring or fatal electric shock may result.

SYMBOLS

The labels on your tools and manual may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instruction on its use.

| Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
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| Double-insulated construction.
| Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
| Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
| To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream towards people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leaking hoses and fittings are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.
| To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray lance securely with both hands when the machine is on.
| Failure lo use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock.
| Warning! Never point the gun to human, animals, the machine body, power supply or any electric appliances.
| Machine not intended to be connected to the potable water mains.
| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste, please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority
or retailer for recycling advice.

SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No means of grounding 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”. This symbol [[ **** ] may also be marked on the product.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Use of an extension cord with this product is NOT RECOMMENDED. If you must use an extension cord, use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These 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. Examine extension cord before use. DO NOT USE DAMAGED
EXTENSION CORDS! Do not pull on cord to disconnect from receptacle, always disconnect by pulling on plug. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the appliance if a supply cord or important parts of the appliance are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
• If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be of watertight construction.
• WARNING: Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
• Remove the plug from the socket-outlet during cleaning or maintenance and when replacing parts or converting the machine to another function.

PROPER USE OF THE PRESSURE CLEANER
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH COLD WATER ONLY! DO NOT USE HOT WATER IN THIS PRESSURE CLEANER.

1. Operate the pressure cleaner at no more than the fluid pressure rated for the pressure cleaner. Never run the pressure cleaner without a water supply. Running the unit without a water supply will cause irreparable damage to the unit.

2.  Make sure that the walker supply you use for the pressure cleaner is not dirty, sandy, and does not hold any corrosive chemical products. Using a dirty water supply will comoromise the Iona life of the pressure cleaner.

3.  CAUTION- The pressure cleaner can be used for a variety of applications including washing cars, boats, patios, decks, garages etc. where high pressure is necessary to remove dirt and debris.
   High-pressure water flow can damage the work surface if not used properly! See the section titled “Operating Instructions” for more details. Always test the spray in an open area first.

4. NEVER move the unit by pulling on the high pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the too of the unit.

5.  Always hold the high pressure gun and wand with two hands. Keep one hand on the aun/triaaer while supportina the wand with the other hand (see diaaram).

6.  When dispensing detergent, the pressure cleaner applies detergent to the cleaning area at low pressure only. Once the detergent has been applied, spray the detergent off of the work area bv usina the adiustable nozzle.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking The Carton
After opening the carton, please remove all parts and check them against the following list of components that are included:

Due to transportation and packaging, some of the accessories may be supplied disassembled. Please follow the assembly instructions.
Step 1
Install gun hook, gun holder tight to the main body as below fig. Step 2
Screw the washer handle tight to the main body as below fig. The screws will be packed together with the main body, pis kindly check and find it when unpacked. Step 3
A,lnsert the extension wand(K) into the gun. Push and turn the extension wand clockwise onto the gun(J) until hand tight to lock it in place. When the pieces are joined properly, you cannot separate the two components by pulling straight out on the extension wand. All attachments must be inserted into the gun for proper use. B,lnsert the nozzle(I) into the extension wand(K), as quick- connect type, you just need push it onto extension wand(K) directly and powerful until hand tight to lock it in place. Step 4
Attach the high pressure hose(G) to the gun(J). Insert and quick-connect it tight to avoid leakage.When the pieces are joined properly, you cannot separate the two components by pulling straight out from the gun(J). Push the hose lock button, then you can pull out high pressure washer. Step 5
Attach the high pressure hose(G) to the pressure cleaner water outlet. Insert and quick-connect it tight to avoid leakage. When the pieces are joined properly, you cannot separate the two components by pulling straight out from the water outlet. Push the “Button” according to the direction of arrow, then you can pull out the high pressure hose. Step 6
Attach the hose connector to pressure washer. Before attaching the connector to the male fitting, remove the plastic cap, which is inserted onto the male fitting on the pressure washer before shipping. This plastic cap can be discarded once removed. After both components have been  installed, attach the garden hose with connector screw on the pressure washer. Connect the garden hose to the waterspout. Step 7
If the water source is lower than the machine inlet, the water drop to the machine inlet shall not be greater than 50 cm..
If the water source is higher than the machine inlet, the water surface shall not exceed 50 cm. to the top surface of the water container At this time can not install sprinkler, after starting the machine, wait for water lo flow out from the gun head, and then connect the nozzle to use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH COLD WATER ONLY! DO NOT USE HOT WATER IN THIS PRESSURE CLEANER!
Starting Up
After connecting the pressure cleaner to your cold water supply, proceed as follows:

• Make sure that the on/off switch is in the off position.
• Connect the garden hose to the inlet fitting.
• Attach the hose to the gun as per assembly instruction step #1.
• Insert the adjustable spray nozzle into the gun as per assembly step #3.
• Connect the high pressure hose lo the high pressure outlet fitting as per assembly step #4.
• Connect the garden hose to the high pressure washer inlet fitting as per assembly step#5.
• Open the water supply valve completely.
• Before turning the unit on, press the gun trigger to bleed all the remaining air out of the5 5pump and hose.
• Start the pressure cleaner by turning the on/off switch to the on position and squeeze the trigger. REMINDER: Motor does not run continuously, only when the trigger is squeezed.

WARNING – RISK OF INJECTION! Unit will start spraying when trigger is squeezed.
When turning the unit off after use, high pressure still exists inside the hose and unit. Point the gun in a safe direction and discharge the excess pressure. NEVER direct the high pressure water stream at people or animals.
Automatic On/Off
The pressure cleaner is equipped with an automatic on/off switch. The pressure cleaner will only run when the power switch is in the ON position and the trigger on the gun is squeezed. When you release the trigger to stop spraying water through the gun, the motor on the pressure cleaner will automatically shut off. Simply squeeze the trigger again to resume using the cleaner. To stop using the pressure cleaner, release the trigger and switch the unit to the OFF position. The unit should be turned completely OFF while not in use or while unattended. Bleeding the Gun
It is very important lo bleed the gun before using the pressure cleaner. Refer lo the “Assembly Instructions” to assemble the pressure cleaner. To bleed the gun, simply connect the garden hose to the pressure cleaner and squeeze the trigger before turning the electrical supply on. This allows any air trapped inside the pressure cleaner and gun to be removed before using the unit. Continue holding trigger for approximately one minute to allow any excess air out of the unit. Water will flow through the gun at low pressure during this procedure. For more bleeding tips, see the section titled “Operating Instructions.”
Gun Safety Lock
This pressure cleaner is equipped with a gun trigger safety lock. When not using the pressure cleaner, use the safety lock to keep from accidentally engaging the high pressure spray. Adjustable Spray Nozzle The adjustable nozzle will allow you to use any variety of spray patterns from a full fan spray (Diagram 2) to a direct stream spray (Diagram 1). When using the pressure washer to clean wood decks, siding, vehicles etc., always start using the fan spray and begin spraying from a minimum 36″ away to avoid damaging the surface of the material you are cleaning. Always begin by spraying in a testing area free and clear of people and objects.
Warning: High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, live electrical equipment or the appliance itself.
Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or foot-wear.
Unblock lance
When the nozzle is clogged, it will cause the pump to build pressure and may cause unit to surge, you can clean the nozzle inserting needle into the tip to rid of the deposits. For the adjustable nozzle, you can lubricate the nozzle collar(high pressure to low pressure) by using non-water soluble grease regularly. USING DETERGENTS
THE PRESSURE CLEANER WILL DISPENSE DETERGENT AT LOW PRESSURE. USE THE ADJUSTABLE SPRAY NOZZLE TO RINSE CLEAN.
BIODEGRADABLE DETERGENTS ARE SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR PRESSURE CLEANER THESE DETERGENTS WILL NOT CLOG THE FILTER AND WILL PROTECT THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE PRESSURE CLEANER FOR A LONGER LIFE
Step 1
Separate the nozzle from the detergent container by turning the detergent reservoir counter clockwise and separating the two components Step 2
Fill the detergent container with approved detergent. Pour the detergent slowly intothe reservoir using a funnel. Re-attach the two components by re- inserting the nozzle back onto the detergent reservoir and turning clockwise. Step 3
To apply the detergent cleanser to your working area, attach the detergent nozzle to the gun. Turn the pressure cleaner switch to the ON position. Pull the trigger to operate the unit. The pressure cleaner will mix the detergent with water. Do not allow the detergent to dry on the object you are cleaning. WARNING: NEVER USE PRODUCTS WITH BLEACH OR CHLORINE OR ANY OTHER CORROSIVE MATERIALS, INCLUDING LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLVENTS (I.E. GAS, OILS ETC), TRI- SODIUM PHOSPHATE PRODUCTS, AMMONIA, OR ACID-BASED CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS WILL HARM THE UNIT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE BEING CLEANED. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.
E. GAS, OILS ETC), TRI-SODIUM PHOSPHATE PRODUCTS, AMMONIA, OR ACID­ BASED CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS WILL HARM THE UNIT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE BEING CLEANED. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.

CLEAN-UP AND STORAGE

Shutting Down the Pressure Cleaner
WHEN FINISHED USING THE PRESSURE CLEANER, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SHUT DOWN THE UNIT:
Turn the pressure cleaner to the OFF position. Turn off the water supply.
Before disconnecting high-pressure hose connection, point the gun in a safe direction and discharge the high-pressure water.
Disconnect high-pressure hose from the pressure cleaner and gun.
Disconnect garden hose from the pressure cleaner.
Remove quick coupler fitting from garden hose and attach to the nipple portion of the fitting installed on the pressure cleaner for storage.
Remove excess water from the pump by tipping the unit on both sides to drain any remaining water from inlet and outlet fittings.
Remove Water Intake Filter and flush with water to remove dirt or debris. Return filter once cleaned.
Drain detergent reservoir and flush with running water. Wipe away any remaining water on all parts and fittings. Engage the gun safety lock.
Store the pressure cleaner, parts, and accessories in an area with a temperature above 0°C (32° F).
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage
FOLLOW ALL OF THE ABOVE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES, ADDING THE FOLLOWING STEPS….
After disconnecting the water supply, and before disconnecting the high- pressure hose, turn the pressure cleaner on for 2-3 seconds, until any remaining water in the pump exits. TURN UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY.
CONTINUED USE OF THE PRESSURE CLEANER WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY A TT ACHED WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT!
Always store the pressure cleaner, parts, and accessories in an area with a temperature above 0° C (32° F).
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Maintenance

This pressure cleaner is supplied with a closed lubrication system, so no addition of oil is needed.
Check all hoses and accessories for damage prior to use. Check the inlet filter periodically for deposits. Clean this filter regularly for maximum performance.
CLEANING TIPS
WARNING: ALWAYS TEST THE SPRAY IN AN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS BEFORE YOU SPRAYAT THE INTENDED CLEANING SURFACE.
Wood and Vinyl Decks
Rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water. If using detergent, fill the detergent reservoir and apply to the area being cleaned at low pressure. For optimal results, reduce your work area to smaller sections and clean each section one at a time. Allow the detergent to rest on the surface for a few minutes and then rinse at high pressure. Do not let the cleanser dry. Always clean from left to right and top to bottom for best results. Rinse at high pressure using the fan spray keeping the tip of the spray nozzle at least 6-9 inches from the cleaning surface. Maintain a further distance from the cleaning area when using a direct spray. Caution: For softer woods, increase the distance from the cleaning area.
Cement Patios, Stone, and Brick
Rinse cleaning and surrounding area with fresh water. If using detergent, fill the detergent reservoir and apply to the area being cleaned at low pressure. Rinse al high pressure using the fan spray in a sweeping motion keeping the tip of the spray nozzle at least 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface. Maintain a further distance from the cleaning area when using a direct spray.
Cars, Boats, and Motorcycles
Rinse cleaning and surrounding area with fresh water. If using detergent, fill the detergent reservoir and apply to the area being cleaned at low pressure. To achieve the best results, clean one side at a time. Allow the detergent lo rest on the surface for a few minutes, but do not let the detergent dry. Rinse al high pressure using the fan spray in a sweeping motion keeping the tip of the spray nozzle at least 8 inches from the cleaning surface. Maintain a further distance from the cleaning area when using a direct spray. Wipe surface dry for a polished finish.
Barbecue Grills, Power Equipment, and Garden Tools
Rinse cleaning and surrounding area with fresh water. If using detergent, fill the detergent reservoir and apply to the area being cleaned at low pressure. Allow the detergent lo rest on the surface for a few minutes, but do not let the detergent dry. Rinse at high pressure using the fan spray keeping the tip of the spray nozzle at least 1-3 inches from the cleaning surface. Maintain a further distance from the cleaning area when using a direct spray.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Level of sound pressure measured

GUARANTEE
Refer to the enclosed guarantee conditions for the terms and conditions of guarantee.
ENVIRONMENT
Should your machine need replacement after extended use, do not put it in the domestic way

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE “I” POSITION THE MACHINE WILL NOT START

THE PUMP DOES NOT REACH ADEQUATE PRESSURE OR FLUCTUATES

THE PRESSURE CLEANER HAS OR WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE

system/Hold trigger down

THE PRESSURE CLEANER MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE

THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING WHILE IN USE

EC Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the design, construction and the model for the device with the standard and the requirements of safety and health of the EU’s consistent policy.
The statement will prove ineffective if the device is being modified without our approval.
Type of instrument: Pressure Cleaner C503-16008
Anwenbare EU guidelines:

• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EU Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC

Applied harmonized standards:

• EN60335-2-79: 2009
• EN 60335-1:2012+A 11:2014+A13:2017+A1 :2019+A14:2019+A2:2019
• EN 55014-1:2017/A11:2020
• EN 55014-2:2015
• EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
• EN 61000-3-3:2013/A1:2019
• EN 62233:2008

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