Introduction & Important Safety Information - Hotsy 781SS Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

intrODuctiOn & iMpOrtant SafEty infOrMatiOn
Thank you for purchasing a Hotsy Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the 781SS, 871SS and 921SS washers. All information
in this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
Hotsy, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
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
comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain
for future reference the manufacturers' in-
structions.
this manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
iMpOrtant SafEty
infOrMatiOn
WARNING: When using this machine basic pre-
cautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Warning
cautiOn
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.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause malfunc-
tion and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
97-6642 • HOTSY 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • REV. 7/06
WARNING: Flammable liquids
Warning
can create fumes which can
ignite causing property dam-
age or severe injury.
5. Risk of explosion - do not
spray flammable liquids or op-
erate in an explosive location.
riSk Of ExpLOSiOn:
DO nOt Spray
Operate only where open flame
fLaMMabLE LiquiDS.
or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Do not place ma-
Warning
chine near flammable objects
when the engine is hot.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal 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
operating.
7. Allow engine to cool for 2
minutes before refueling. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure area is
dry before testing spark plug or
riSk Of ExpLOSiOn:
uSE cautiOn WhEn
starting the engine. (Fire and/or
rEfuELing.
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.