I know I’m late to the party here but always start it while holding the sprayer on for about 5 seconds after it starts then let off. It takes the load off the engine from the pump trying to go into bypass mode. Right before the pump goes into bypass mode it puts the biggest load on the engine which is why it dies every time when you cold start it. Hope this helps
When it is hot, yes I do. Of course I learned my lesson the hard way when I used to live in the Cayman Islands as a Scuba Instructor/Boat Captain. One day I was pressure washing the tank fill area (and of course I was barefoot as I rarely wore shoes when living in Cayman, except when I went to a store or restaurant). I accidentally got the stream across my toes and it cut one of them and bled with a little cut line across it. Since then, I have not gotten close to my toes and am very careful about the flow stream and where it goes.
I actually do not winterize it. I live in Northeast Tennessee where the winters are not too bad. The reason I do not winterize is because I use gas with no ethanol (luckily I have a gas station down the street that only has gas with no ethanol). It is the ethanol in the gas which is why you need to put in the additive so it does not go bad during the winter) . I use this gas on all my small engines and do not winterize any of them.
That one apparently is a knob to control the flow, or how much water comes out. From what I have seen, everyone just leaves it fully open. The only time I guess you would use it is if you needed a lower flow of water, but that control most do my just the distance you put the sprayer away from what is being pressure washed. Nice that they did include that option.
@@HallidaysReviews Found out its just the pressure control, counter -clockwise reduces the pressure, clockwise increases it until stops at its fullest setting. (ig 3300 psi)
Yes, there is an adjustment to turn left or right to increase or decrease the pressure. I've only kept it on full as that is the default and have not needed to turn it down.
I have a lot of professional experience with the DeWalt branded pressure washers. They are made by a very respectable name in the business called Simpson. AAA/CAT pumps and Honda motors are some of the best you will be getting at this level of cash. We have machines we use light-duty that have over a decade of runtime at contractor level work. The bad reviews, as some have stated, are often due to the inexperience of running these machines. If you treat the motor and pump with care they will last a practical lifetime for homeowner use.
I last used it last summer and it worked great, started easily. One note, not sure if you do this, but if there is some pressure in the line and you try to start it, you cannot pull the cord. You need to pull the trigger on the handle to release the pressure before you pull the start cord.
Yeah, I learned about the power of pressure washers when I lived in the Cayman Islands as a dive instructor. Never wore shoes when I worked there, and had to pressure wash the deck to the fill hut and yes, the flow went over my big toe, just a tiny bit of blood, but it got my attention. I rarely use anything less than 25% tip, and I would not go barefoot if I did using those, especially a 0%.
I know I’m late to the party here but always start it while holding the sprayer on for about 5 seconds after it starts then let off. It takes the load off the engine from the pump trying to go into bypass mode. Right before the pump goes into bypass mode it puts the biggest load on the engine which is why it dies every time when you cold start it. Hope this helps
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I work where we build those type of power washers lol... it's nice to see a happy costumer!!
Size of hose?
Is it still kicking?
Does it remove the seller from the concrete or do I have to use more PSI power ?
Just a little notice but those 3400 psi(230 bar) vil probably slice some meat of your feet if you hit it!
Are you really pressure washing with sandals?
When it is hot, yes I do. Of course I learned my lesson the hard way when I used to live in the Cayman Islands as a Scuba Instructor/Boat Captain. One day I was pressure washing the tank fill area (and of course I was barefoot as I rarely wore shoes when living in Cayman, except when I went to a store or restaurant).
I accidentally got the stream across my toes and it cut one of them and bled with a little cut line across it.
Since then, I have not gotten close to my toes and am very careful about the flow stream and where it goes.
Can you please make a video on how you winterize it
I actually do not winterize it. I live in Northeast Tennessee where the winters are not too bad.
The reason I do not winterize is because I use gas with no ethanol (luckily I have a gas station down the street that only has gas with no ethanol).
It is the ethanol in the gas which is why you need to put in the additive so it does not go bad during the winter) .
I use this gas on all my small engines and do not winterize any of them.
You forgot to tell us what that big knob is for next to the water connecting valve??
That one apparently is a knob to control the flow, or how much water comes out. From what I have seen, everyone just leaves it fully open.
The only time I guess you would use it is if you needed a lower flow of water, but that control most do my just the distance you put the sprayer away from what is being pressure washed.
Nice that they did include that option.
@@HallidaysReviews Found out its just the pressure control, counter -clockwise reduces the pressure, clockwise increases it until stops at its fullest setting. (ig 3300 psi)
Hi, can you adjust the pressure or is it only done through the different color nozzles? Thank you.
Yes, there is an adjustment to turn left or right to increase or decrease the pressure. I've only kept it on full as that is the default and have not needed to turn it down.
@@HallidaysReviews Ok, thank you Sir.
Can you wash a two story house with the 3400?
Easily.
Ez
How is it so far? I went to amazon to buy one and its nothing but bad reviews.
So far so good. I still love it. Starting up well and could not be happier with it.
@@HallidaysReviews thank you ao much
I have a lot of professional experience with the DeWalt branded pressure washers. They are made by a very respectable name in the business called Simpson. AAA/CAT pumps and Honda motors are some of the best you will be getting at this level of cash. We have machines we use light-duty that have over a decade of runtime at contractor level work. The bad reviews, as some have stated, are often due to the inexperience of running these machines. If you treat the motor and pump with care they will last a practical lifetime for homeowner use.
this is a horrible, horrible unit, impossible to start, how is it now 4 years later ? 3:02 I don't think so !
I last used it last summer and it worked great, started easily. One note, not sure if you do this, but if there is some pressure in the line and you try to start it, you cannot pull the cord. You need to pull the trigger on the handle to release the pressure before you pull the start cord.
Thanks !
You didn't mention the type of pump it has??
1:57. The Dewalt 3400 will take everyone of your toes off and and blow all those little piggies under the camper. Just sayin.
Yeah, I learned about the power of pressure washers when I lived in the Cayman Islands as a dive instructor. Never wore shoes when I worked there, and had to pressure wash the deck to the fill hut and yes, the flow went over my big toe, just a tiny bit of blood, but it got my attention. I rarely use anything less than 25% tip, and I would not go barefoot if I did using those, especially a 0%.
Doesn't even tell you how to start it with the gauges. worthless clip
What size is the pressure hose from the factory? Is it 1/4 or 5/16? and how many psi
3400 PSI. Not sure about the hose size.