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

iMpOrtant SafEty infOrMatiOn

WARNING: Risk of injection
Warning
or severe injury to persons.
Keep clear of nozzle — Do
not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons. This ma-
chine is to be used only by
trained operators.
high prESSurE
StrEaM can
CAUTION: Hot discharge flu-
piErcE Skin anD
id. Do not touch or direct dis-
tiSSuES.
charge 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
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices and foot
protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
uSE prOtEctivE
EyEWEar WhEn
10. Never make adjustments on
OpErating.
machine while in operation.
WARNING: Use only in well
Warning
ventilated areas. Failure to
observe this warning could
cause a loss of conscious-
ness or death.
11. Avoid installing in small areas
riSk Of
or near exhaust fans. Exhaust
aSphyxiatiOn.
contains poisonous carbon
uSE thiS prODuct
OnLy in a WELL monoxide gas; exposure may
vEntiLatED arEa.
cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death. It also 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 position
for extensive periods of time as this may cause
damage to the pump.
13. The best insurance against an accident is pre-
caution and knowledge of the machine.
14. Hotsy will not be liable for any changes made to
our standard machines, or any components not
purchased from Hotsy.
15. Read engine safety instructions provided.
16. Never run pump dry or leave trigger gun closed
longer than 5 minutes.
17. Inlet water must be from a cold, clean fresh city
water supply.
97-6642 • HOTSY 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • REV. 7/06
WARNING: Only use recom-
Warning
mended fuel. Using other
fuels may result in a serious
explosion causing personal
injury, property damage or
loss of life.
riSk Of firE Or
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil
ExpLOSiOn: uSE
(ASTM D306) only. nEvEr use
vapOr fuEL OnLy.
gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gas-
oline is more combustible than fuel oil and could
result in a serious explosion. nEvEr use crank-
case or waste oil in your burner assembly. Fuel unit
malfunction could result from contamination.
19. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
20. Protect machine from freezing.
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
22. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
23. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. this machine must be attended dur-
ing operation.
24. Do not operate this product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep operating
area clear of all persons.
25. Protect high pressure hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects.
26. Before disconnecting high pressure hose from
water outlet, turn burner off and pull the trigger
on the spray gun allowing water to cool to below
100° F before stopping machine. Then open the
trigger gun to relieve pressure. Failure to properly
cool down or maintain the heating coil may result
in a steam explosion.
27. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
28. This machine must be attended during opera-
tion.
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