Important Safety Information - Hotsy 1424SS Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This machine exceeds
WARNING
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
to protect the operator.
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
10. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
11. Never make adjustments on
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
12. Be certain all quick coupler fit-
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING: High pressure devel-
WARNING
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe in-
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
jury or death will result.
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
machine while in operation.
tings are secured before using
pressure washer.
HOTSY • 900-1400 • 8.914-405.0 GAS FIRED • Rev. 8/11b
WARNING: Protect machine from
WARNING
freezing.
13. To keep machine in best
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
14. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
15. Avoid installing machines in
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
16. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.
17. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
RISK OF INJURY
surfaces.
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
18. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
19. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.
20. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.
21. Do not replace LP tank while machine is running.
Serious injury could result.
WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.
22. The LP models are designed to run on vapor pro-
pane fuel. Do not use liquid fuel. Have a qualified
serviceman install and service your equipment.
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is
needed for combustion or
dangerous carbon monoxide
will result.
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