Introduction & Important Safety Information - Hotsy 981SS Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this Hotsy pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the
operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's in-
structions and warnings shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator's native language by
the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
WARNING
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pres-
sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the con-
trols.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
5. Risk of explosion — do not
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
thoroughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age.
spray flammable liquids or op-
erate in an explosive location.
Operate only where open
flame or torch is permitted.
97-6574 • HOTSY 900-1400 GAS FIRED • REV. 10/05
WARNING: Keep water spray
WARNING
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electrical shock may result.
6. To protect the operator from
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
proper voltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray
water on or near electrical components. Do not
touch machine with wet hands or while standing in
water. Always disconnect power before servicing.
7. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-
fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING: High pressure stream
WARNING
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
8. High pressure developed by
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
ing. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or
severe injury and/or death may result.
9. Never make adjustments on machine while in op-
eration.
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
10. Eye safety devices and foot
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
AND CLOTHING MUST
BE WORN.
11. When the machine is working,
space where ventilation is sufficient.
12. Do not operate with the spray gun in the off posi-
tion for extensive periods of time as this may cause
damage to the pump.
13. Protect from freezing.
14. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured be-
fore using pressure washer.
15. Do not allow acids, caustic, or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
16. Inlet water must be from a cold, fresh city water sup-
ply.
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this ma-
chine to a UL grounded re-
ceptacle of
these machines can cause
personal injury or equipment
damage. Use caution when
operat-
protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
do not cover or place in a
closed
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