Simplicity 020451-0 Installation guide

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 020451-0

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

020452-0

Simplicity 020451-0 is a high-pressure washer that can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks around your home. It features a powerful 3000 PSI motor and a variety of spray tips for different cleaning jobs. The unit is also equipped with a detergent tank for adding soap to the water stream. With its lightweight design and compact size, the Simplicity 020451-0 is easy to maneuver and store.

Quick Set-Up Guide

3000 MAX PSI* Pressure Washer

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Unpack pressure washer

Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.1.

Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom. 2.

Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly. If items are 3.

damaged or missing, call 1-800-743-4115.

Assemble pressure washer

Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to main 1.

unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with holes (C) on handle

supports.

NOTICE It may be necessary to move the handle supports from side to

side in order to align the handle so it will slide over the handle supports.

Insert carriage bolts (D) through holes from back of unit and attach a 2.

plastic knob (E) from front of unit. Tighten by hand.

Place accessory tray (F) over holes on handle (G) (viewing from 3.

front of unit). Push the tree clips (H) into the holes until they sit flat

against the accessory tray.

Insert multi-colored spray tips and other supplied accessories in 4.

spaces provided in accessory tray. See How to Use Accessory Tray,

in operator’s manual.

Add engine oil and fuel

NOTICE You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to start

pressure washer.

NOTICE DO NOT use E85 fuel.

NOTICE DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface. 1.

Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick (J). 2.

Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour supplied bottle of oil into oil 3.

fill, frequently checking oil level. Do not over fill.

Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.4.

Clean area around the fuel cap (K). 5.

Remove fuel cap, slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be 6.

careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel expansion, do not fill above

the bottom of the fuel tank neck (L).

Replace fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting 7.

engine.

You will need:

• Utility knife • Unleaded fuel • Garden hose, 50 ft (15m) or less • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)

Move pressure washer

to safe operating location

WARNING Outdoor use ONLY. DO NOT start or run engine indoors

or in an enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open.

Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,

poison gas that can cause nausea, fainting or death.

Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface. 1.

Running engines give off carbon monoxide. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 2.

m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead

to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust gases igniting nearby

combustible material.

Connect spray gun

NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high-

pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching hoses.

Uncoil high-pressure hose (M) and attach one end of hose to base of 1.

spray gun (N). Tighten by hand.

Attach other end of high-pressure hose (M) to high-pressure outlet 2.

(P) on pump. Tighten by hand.

Connect water supply

1. Inspect garden hose inlet screen (Q) for damage.

NOTICE If inlet screen is damaged or missing, DO NOT use pressure

washer, call 1-800-743-4115.

Clean screen if necessary. Refer to operator’s manual for instructions.2.

Run cold water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean 3.

out any debris. Garden hose length must not exceed 50 ft.

(15 m). Turn off water supply and attach garden hose to water

inlet (N). Tighten by hand.

Start pressure washer

NOTICE You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before

starting engine.

Put on safety goggles. 1.

WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel

objects. Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash)

safety goggles, marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when

using or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute

safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for indirect vented safety

goggles.

Turn on water supply.2.

Point gun in a safe direction and press red safety button (T) on spray 3.

gun and pull trigger until water comes out in a steady stream.

Attach quick connect wand (U) to spray gun (N). Tighten by hand. 4.

Choose spray tip (V) you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle 5.

extension (U), insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to

make sure it is securely in place.

Push engine rocker switch (W) to on position (I or ON). 6.

NOTICE This unit is equipped with a ReadyStart

engine. A

ReadyStart

engine requires no priming or choking.

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result

in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward

engine faster than you can let go. NEVER pull starter cord

without first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter

cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. High pressure

can cause spray gun to kickback. Hold spray gun with both hands

during use.

When starting engine, position yourself as shown. Grasp starter 7.

grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull

rapidly to start engine.

After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point 8.

gun in safe direction press the red safety button (T) and squeeze

spray gun trigger to release high-pressure.

Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Press the red safety button 9.

(T) and pull trigger to begin spraying.

10.

Stop pressure washer

Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two minutes.1.

Push engine rocker switch (W) to off position (O or OFF). 2.

Turn off water supply.3.

Point spray gun in safe direction, press red safety button, and 4.

squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped

and water is disconnected.

WARNING Contact with engine parts and muffler area can result

in serious burns. DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot

exhaust gases. Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Disconnect garden hose from pump.5.

Disconnect high-pressure hose from pump and gun for storage. For 6.

long term storage instructions, see operator’s manual.

Remove safety goggles.7.

Items Included: Operator’s Manual (not shown)

WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator’s

manual and all operating instructions can

result in death, bodily injury, and/or property

damage.

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are flammable and

explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least

2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel

evaporate before starting engine. Always

allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING High-pressure water spray can cut

through skin. Never spray people or animals,

as injury can result. Spray gun traps high

water pressure, even when engine is stopped

and water is disconnected. ALWAYS point spray gun in

safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun

trigger to release high-pressure every time you stop

engine.

WARNING Outdoor use ONLY. DO NOT start or run

engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even

if windows and doors are open. Running

engines give off carbon monoxide, an

odorless, poison gas that can cause nausea, fainting or

death.

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)

can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull

hand and arm toward engine faster than you

can let go. NEVER pull starter cord without

first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord

slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. High-

pressure can cause spray gun to kickback. Hold spray

gun with both hands during use.

WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash

back or propel objects. Always wear indirect

vented (chemical splash) safety goggles,

marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when

using or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute

safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for indirect

vented safety goggles.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and correct. However, we reserve the right to alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligation.

*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).

Exhaust Port

Pointed away from

dwelling openings