HOTSY 965SS-1075SS • 9.807-621.0 • Rev. 09/18
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PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct dis-
charge stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
to protect the operator.
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.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
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.
15. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure de-
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
-
jury or death will result.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
16. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol
-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements
.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel
-
ing. 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 overfilling 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 flammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
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 SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
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.
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
