Black & Decker BCPC20 Instruction Manual

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Cross threading will causeleaks.
NOTE: Before connecting the garden hose to the
pressure cleaner, run water through the garden hose
for thirty seconds to clear any debris from the mouth of
thegarden pressurehose.
To connect the quick connect hose adapter
8
to the
transparent filter with quick connect
3
on the pressure
cleaner
2
, push the quick connect hose adapter firmly
onto the transparent filter.
NOTE: Before use, gently tug on the garden hose to
ensure the connection issecured. Make sure the quick
connect hose adapter is flush with the transparent filter
as shown in Figure F.
2. Always disconnect the garden hose afterusage. To
disconnect, pull back the collar on the quick connect
hose adapter and remove from the transparent filter.
To Attach the Suction Hose (Fig. F, G)
Use the suction hose to pull water from abucket or other
fresh water source.
NOTICE: Do not use to suction soap, chemicals, dirty or
corrosive liquids, such as window cleaner, plant food,
fertilizers or bleach. Do not use salt water.
1. To connect the quick connect hose adapter
13
on the
end of the suction hose to the water intake with filter
3
on the pressure cleaner
2
, push the quick connect hose
adapter firmly onto the water intake with the transparent
filter.
NOTE: Before use, gently tug on the garden hose to
ensure the connection issecured. Make sure the quick
connect hose adapter on the end of the suction hose
is flush with the quick connect filter as shown in the
FigureF.
2. Place other end of suction hose with filter on it into
container of fresh water or afresh water source. Adjust
the float on the suction hose so the filter stays covered
in theliquid.
3. After the job being performed is complete, place the
suction hose into container of clean water and draw the
clean water through the system to rinse.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. H)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Packs
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
18
up to expose the
battery port
17
.
2. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the
tool’shandle and slide it into the handle until the battery
pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does
not disengage.
3. Close the battery port cover
18
. Ensure the cover is fully
latched into position before starting tool.
To Remove the Battery Pack
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
18
up to expose the
battery pack
6
.
2. Press the battery release button
5
on the battery pack
6
and firmly pull the battery pack
6
out of tool.
3. Insert the battery into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
asuddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
1
and the other hand on the pressure cleaner's
2
body as shown.
Speed Selector (Fig. J)
This pressure cleaner gives you the choice to operate at
alower pressure for more delicate jobs, or accelerate the
pressure cleaner speed for high-performancecleaning.
To accelerate, pull the speed selector
16
forward toward
the spray wand
1
into the "HI" position. This mode is best for
applications that need higherPSI.
For low pressure, push the speed selector back toward the
main handle
9
into the "LO" position. This mode is best for
larger projects that require more time tocomplete.
NOTE: When in "HI" mode, runtime will be decreased as
compared to when pressure cleaner is in "LO"mode.
Pressure Washing
Preparing Surface for Cleaning
• Remove objects from the area which could create
ahazard.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are closed tight. Protect
all plants and trees in the adjacent area with adrop cloth
ensuring that they will not be harmed by anyoverspray.
• Pre-rinse cleaning area with freshwater.
• Use only detergents formulated for pressurewashers.
• Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area beforeuse.
Preparing Power Cleaner Unit for Use

DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration.
When using the high-pressure setting, DO NOT allow
the high-pressure spray to come in contact with
unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
Serious injury willoccur.

CAUTION: Before operation:

Black & Decker BCPC20 Specifications

General

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	BCPC20
Category	Pressure Washer
Language	English