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    8.914-000.0, 8.917-410.0, 9.800-340.0  •   Rev. 09/10

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 PRESSURE 

W

ASHER

 

OPERA

T

OR’S MANU

AL
  

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TRIGGER GUN KICKS 

BACK - HOLD WITH 

BOTH HANDS

WARNING

WARNING: Grip cleaning wand 
securely with both hands before 
starting. Failure to do this could 
result in injury from a whipping 
wand.

RISK OF INJECTION 
OR SEVERE INJURY 

TO PERSONS. KEEP 

CLEAR OF NOZZLE.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure devel-
oped 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. 

 

 

 10. 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.

 11.  Never make adjustments on machine while in op-

eration. 

 12. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured 

before using pressure washer.

WARNING

PROTECT FROM 

FREEZING

WARNING: Protect machine from 
freezing.

13.  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 specifi ed in this manual.

14.   Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter 

then 90°F.

 15. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes 

made to our standard machines or any components 
not purchased from us.

 16.  The best insurance against an accident is precau-

tion and knowledge of the machine.

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY 

FROM FALLS WHEN 

USING LADDER.

WARNING: Be extremely careful 

when using a ladder, scaffolding or any other rela-
tively unstable location. The cleaning area should 
have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the 
possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

 17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. 

Keep good footing and balance at all times.

 18.  Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under 

the infl uence of alcohol, prescription medications,  
or drugs.

Follow the maintenance instructions  
specifi ed in the manual. 

Summary of Contents for BDE-505009B

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL For technical assistance or the dealer nearest you consult our web page at www hotsy com BDE 505009B BDE 505009C LISTED 8 917 410 0 BDE ...

Page 2: ...ound on a decal attached to the pressure washer You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference Introduction 2 Important Safety Information 2 3 Component Identification 4 Assembly Instructions 5 Operating Instructions 6 Applying Detergent General Washing Techniques 7 Shut Down Clean up Procedures 8 Troubleshooting 9 Preventative Maintenance 1...

Page 3: ...lumber utility company or the selling distributor for specific details If your machine is rated 250 volts or less single phase will be pro vided with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI If rated more than 250 volts or more than single phase this product should only be connected to a power supply receptacle protected by a GFCI DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can ...

Page 4: ... FREEZING WARNING Protect machine from freezing 13 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 14 Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter ...

Page 5: ...d to water pump high pressure discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Rupture Disk Secondary pressure release in the unlikely event the unloader valve fails Unloader Valve Safety device which when the spray gun closes prevents over pressurization Note If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 1 2 minutes water will leak from the pump protector Warm water will discharge from pump pr...

Page 6: ... make sure it is seated properly Pressure Nozzle Wand Coupler Wand Collar STEP 1 Attach the high pressure hose to the spray gun using teflon tape on hose threads Safety Latch Spray Gun High Pressure Hose DipStick STEP 7 Remove shipping cap and install oil dipstick Check pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect the ga...

Page 7: ...fety Latch WA RN ING WA RN ING STEP 1 Connect machine to ad equate power source Push reset button on GFCI if equipped STEP 3 Turn machine on The five color coded quick con nect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0 to 40 and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder which is provided on the front of the machine NOTE For a more gentle rinse select the wh...

Page 8: ...o the pump CLEANING TIPS Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If surface appears...

Page 9: ...Pump Storage CAUTION Always store your pres sure washer in a location where the temperature will not fall below 32 F 0 C The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage if frozen FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY WAR RANTY If you must store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature is below 32 F you can minimize the chance of damage to your machine by draining your machine...

Page 10: ... and replace if necessary Suction or delivery valves blocked Check and clean if necessary Unloader valve seat worn Check and replace if necessary Worn piston package Check and replace if necessary PUMP NOISY Air in suction line Check water supply and connections on suction line Broken or weak suction or delivery valve spring Check and replace if necessary Foreign matter in valves Check and clean i...

Page 11: ...the life of your pressure washer Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump oil and engine oil level before first use of your new pressure washer Pump Oil Inspect Daily inspect the oil level Change After first 50 hours then every 500 hours or annually Replace high pressure nozzle Every 6 months Replace quick connects Annually Clean water screen filter Weekl...

Page 12: ...ning and clearing of obstructions 6 Transportation to service center field labor charges or freight damage WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service on items warranted by Hotsy you must return the product to your Authorized Hotsy Distributor freight prepaid with proof of purchase within the applicable warranty period If the product is permanently installed you...

Page 13: ...If you are looking for replacement parts for your Hotsy please contact your local dealer You can find a dealer by calling Hotsy at 800 525 1976 or by visiting www hotsy com ...

Page 14: ...8 914 366 0 Revised 09 10 Printed in U S A or Mexico ...

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