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Safety
Introduction & Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT: Si ces directives ne sont pas
suivies à la lettre, un incendie ou une explosion
pourrait survenir et entraîner des dommages à la
propriété, des lésions corporelles ou la mort.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
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.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
Save These Instructions
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement
parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained opera-
tors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: When using this machine, basic
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
AVERTISSEMENT: En utilisant cette machine, des
précautions de base devraient toujours être
observées, y compris ce qui suit:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire
le risque de blessures, lire
attentivement les instructions de
fonctionnement avant
l'utilisation.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause
malfunction of the machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. Do not replace LP tank while machine is running.
5. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling dealer for specific details.
Hotsy 558 DEALER 9.801-536.0 - R
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
OPERATIONS
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