Important Safety Information - Hotsy 965SS Operating And Parts Manual

defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fi res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fi re agencies for laws or regulations relating to fi re
prevention requirements .
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-
eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfi lling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use , do not place machine near fl ammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and fl ammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
10. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result
in a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could
result from contamination.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
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-in-
sulated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

HOTSY 965SS-1075SS • 8.914-401.0 • Rev. 09/11
CAUTION: Hot discharge fl uid.
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.
13. 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 be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
14. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
15. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING: High pressure de-
WARNING
veloped 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.
WARNING: Protect machine
WARNING
from freezing.
16. To keep machine in best
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
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specifi ed in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.