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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this machine basic precau-
tions should always be followed, including the fol-
lowing:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
CAUTION
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
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: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.
5. Risk of explosion - do not
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING: Do not place machine
WARNING
near flammable objects when
the engine is hot.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electric shock may result.
Read warning tag on electrical
KEEP WATER SPRAY
cord.
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back. Hold with both
hands.
6. 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: Risk of fire. Do not
WARNING
add fuel when the machine is op-
erating.
7. Allow engine to cool for 2 min-
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
USE CAUTION WHEN
REFUELING.
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oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function and result in death,
serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
spray flammable liquids or op-
erate in an explosive location.
Operate only where open
flame or torch is permitted.
utes before refueling. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure area
is dry before testing 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;
d. With an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a higher
ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injection or se-
WARNING
vere injury to persons - Keep
clear of nozzle — Do not touch
or direct discharge stream at per-
sons. This machine is to be used
only by trained operators.
HIGH PRESSURE
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
STREAM CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
8. High pressure developed by these machines can
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury and/or death may
result.
WARNING: High pressure can
WARNING
cause paint chips or other par-
ticles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices and foot
USE PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR WHEN
10. Never make adjustments on
OPERATING.
WARNING: Use only in well ven-
WARNING
tilated areas. Failure to observe
this warning could cause a loss
of consciousness or death.
11. Avoid installing in small areas
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04
protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
machine while in operation.
or near exhaust fans. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas; exposure may
cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death. It also
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