DeWalt DCPW1600Y2 - Troubleshooting Common Issues

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply, turn water
supply off, discharge residual pressure, and engage spray handle lock-off.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Motor does notstart.
Battery packs not installedproperly. Check battery packinstallation.
Battery packs notcharged. Check battery pack charging requirements.
Speed selector switch is in the OFFposition. Toggle switch to the HI or LOposition.
Wand trigger not beingsqueezed. Squeeze trigger with switch in ONposition.
Battery port door is not latched. Press battey port door fully closed and ensure the battery port door lock is in the locked position.
Unit does not reach highpressure. Water faucet not fully turnedon. Open water valvefully.
Water inlet filterclogged. Remove filter and rinse toclean.
Nozzleworn. Replace with newnozzle.
Pump is suckingair. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger
until a steady flow of water emerges from thenozzle.
Water supplyrestricted. Check water hose for kinks, leaks andblockage.
Output pressure varies high/low. Not enough inlet watersupply. Turn water on full force - check hose for leaks andkinks.
Pump is suckingair. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger
until a steady flow of water emerges from thenozzle.
Water inlet screenclogged. To unclog, rinse off withwater.
Discharge nozzle isobstructed. Blow out or removedebris.
Nodetergent. Soap bottle isempty. Add moredetergent.
Soap bottle not properlyconnected. Check connections. Ensure that the soap bottle is fully secured to the spray wand.
Detergent is toothick.
Use detergent recommended for use in pressure washersonly. Follow manufactures dilution directions.
Damaged or clogged detergent suctionports. Remove obstruction or debris and run warm water over the detergent suctionports.
Discharge nozzle isobstructed. Blow out or remove debris. Run warm water through nozzle to remove debris
Flow control knob closed. Adjust the flow control knob on the top of the high pressure foam cannon.
Garden hose connectionleaks. Loosefittings. Tightenfittings.
Missing/worn rubberwasher. Replace washer in hoseadapter.
Suction hose does not self prime. Loosefittings. Tightenfittings.
Filter not fully submerged. Adjust float and ensure filter stays fully covered with liquid.
Allow more time for pump to prime. It could take several minutes at first to self prime. Ensure unit is on and trigger is being squeezed.
Spray wand or extensionleaks. Spray wand not properlyattached. Please refer to Assembling Spray Wand under Assembly andAdjustments.
Broken O-ring. Contact
DeWALT customer service representative at 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).
Pump is excessivelynoisy. Pump is suckingair. Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger
until a steady flow of water emerges from thenozzle.
Water leaks frompump. Loosefittings. Check that all fittings aretight.
Water seals are damaged orworn. Contact
DeWALT customer service representative at 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).
Oilleaks. Oil seals are damaged orworn. Contact
DeWALT customer service representative at 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).
Motor buzzes but fails torun. System has residualpressure. Turn unit off, squeeze trigger on spray wand to release pressure, then turn uniton.
Pressure washer was not used for longperiods. Contact
DeWALT customer service representative at 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).