Turn the switch to the ON position to start the pressure washer (Fig. 17). Make sure the On/Off switch is set to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the power outlet (Fig. 14). Connect the high-pressure hose to the water outlet on the washer (Fig. 11).WARNING!
The garden hose must have an internal diameter of at least 13 mm (1/2 in.) and must be reinforced. The water supply must be at least equal to the washer delivery capacity. The high-pressure electric power washer is designed to be used with cold or lukewarm water; higher temperatures can damage the pump. The pressure washer comes equipped with a 35 ft power cable. Any extension cord must be 14-gauge to safely power the pressure washer.
That being said, if you don’t need heavy-duty performance and you don’t mind a few extra decibels — the SPX 3000 is a great choice. • Clean the nozzle.Fuse blows• Fuse too small.• Install a fuse with a higher amp rating than the amp consumption of the machine. Try the unit without an extension cord.Machine pulsating• Air in inlet hose.• Inadequate supply of mains water. When cleaning with the pressure washer, some cleaning tasks can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks cleaning with detergent allows for more effective dirt removal. Do not allow any part of the electric pressure washer to make contact with water while it is in operation. If the appliance becomes wet while turned off, wipe dry before starting.
The Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer is our top pick if you need a medium-duty power washer to handle small jobs. On the other hand, other users have reported that the hose often uncoils itself leaving a tangled mess in the pressure washer’s wake. Additionally, the pressure washer hose on the Sun Joe SPX3001 Champion Power Equipment unwinds itself from the hose-reel and gets stuck in the wheels. The overall consensus from users is that the Sun Joe SPX3001’s wheels are too stiff to provide any added benefit. We’ve compared Sun Joe’s two top pressure washers on the market today to help you decide which pressure washer is right for you.
ProblemsPossible CausePossible SolutionMachine refuses to start• Power failure/machine not plugged into a working receptacle.• Defective socket. To avoid unnecessary hassles, consult the following table before contacting customer service with any mechanical issues. Recycling the WasherDo not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste.
As both units feature a 35 ft power cord, their maximum allowable placement from an electrical outlet is the same. For pressure washers with gasoline-powered engines, it’s the engine displacement measured in cubic centimeters . Most manufacturers no longer give a horsepower rating, so engine displacement is now the only universal way to compare relative engine size. Electric motors, however, are represented by amps. NoiseA combination of measurements, based on dBA, reflecting the proximity of the operator to the pressure washer.