Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCPW550 Instruction Manual

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To ensure nozzle is locked into place, give the nozzle a firm
tug after the quick connect collar has locked into place.
How To Use Spray Wand
Refer to the following chart to choose the correct nozzle for the
job to be performed.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the nozzle to adjust
pressure. The turbo nozzle is NOT adjustable.
nozzle spray Pattern
Color
Turbo
Spray
Nozzle
15˚
Yellow
25˚
Green
40˚
White
**NOTICE: The high pressure spray from your power cleaner
is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood,
glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate
objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check
the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong
enough to resist damage from the force of the spray.

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. G)
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 5 up to expose the
battery port 22 .
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 5 . Ensure the cover is fully
latched into position before starting tool.
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Uses surfaces**
Delivers Cleaning brick,
the optimal
concrete, and vinyl
cleaning effect
surfaces. DO NOT
for the toughest
use on fabric
cleaning tasks
Intense cleaning Grills, driveways,
of unpainted concrete or
hard surfaces brick walkways,
unpainted brick or
stucco
Intense cleaning Metal, concrete or
of larger areas wood
Cleaning of Auto/RV, marine,
painted or wood, painted brick
delicate surfaces and stucco, vinyl,
painted siding
To Remove the Battery Pack
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover 5 up to expose the
battery pack 20 .
2. Press the battery release button 21 on the battery
pack 20 and firmly pull the battery pack out of tool.
3. Insert the battery into the charger.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)

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 power cleaner's
body as shown.
Speed Selector (Fig. A, I)
This power cleaner gives you the choice to operate at a
lower pressure for more delicate jobs, or accelerate the
power cleaner speed for high‑performance cleaning.
To accelerate, pull the speed selector
main handle into the "HI" position. This mode is best for
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applications that need higher PSI.
For low pressure, push the speed selector forward toward
the spray wand 8 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:
• Connect the water supply to the power cleaner. For
instructions on connecting the water supply to the power
cleaner, please refer to To Attach the garden or suction
hose under Assembly and Adjustments.
• Connect the pressure spray wand, soap bottle, or other
attachment. For instructions on connecting the pressure
spray wand, please refer to To Attach the spray Wands,
soap Bottle or other Attachment under Assembly
and Adjustments.
Preparing the Power Cleaner (Fig. J)
iMPORTAnT: Disengage the trigger lock‑off
trigger and hold the trigger for 30 seconds to purge the
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system of air. If air is still found in the water stream, continue
to run water through the spray handle.
1. Disengage the trigger lock‑off
2. Squeeze the trigger
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17 back toward the
4 , squeeze the
4 .
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