8.917-208.0 • HOT Operator Manual • Rev. 03/12OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER4INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONThank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.We reserve the right to make changes at any timewithout incurring any obligation.Owner/User Responsibility:The owner and/or user must have an understand-ing of the manufacturer’s operating instructions andwarnings before using this pressure washer. Warninginformation should be emphasized and understood.If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufac-turer’s instructions and warnings shall be read to anddiscussed with the operator in the operator’s nativelanguage by the purchaser/owner, making sure thatthe operator comprehends its contents.Owner and/or user must study and maintain for futurereference the manufacturers’ instructions.The operator must know how to stop the machinequickly and understand the operation of all controls.Never permit anyone to operate the engine withoutproper instructions.This manual should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with it ifmachine is resold.When ordering parts, please specify model andserial number. Use only identical replacementparts.This machine is to be used only by trained op-erators.IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using.1. Read the owner's manualthoroughly. Failure to followinstructions could cause mal-function of the machine andresult in death, serious bodilyinjury and/or property dam-age.2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressurequickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.4. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling distributor for specifi c details. If yourmachine is rated 250 volts or less, single phase willbe provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI). If rated more than 250 volts, or more thansingle phase this product should only be connectedto a power supply receptacle protected by a GFCI.DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of elec-trocution. Check with a qualified electrician orservice personnel if you are in doubt as to whetherthe outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify theplug provided with the product - if it will not fit theoutlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifiedelectrician. Do not use any type of adaptor withthis productWARNINGKEEP WATERSPRAY AWAY FROMELECTRICAL WIRING.WARNING: Keep wand, hose, andwater spray away from electricwiring or fatal electric shock mayresult.5. To protect the operator fromelectrical shock, the machinemust be electrically grounded.It is the responsibility of theowner to connect this machineto a UL grounded receptacle of proper voltage andamperage ratings. Do not spray water on or nearelectrical components. Do not touch machine withwet hands or while standing in water. Always discon-nect power before servicing.RISK OF EXPLOSION:OPERATE ONLY WHEREOPEN FLAME ORTORCH IS PERMITTEDWARNING WARNING: Flammable liquidscan create fumes which can ig-nite, causing property damageor severe injury.WARNING: Risk of explosion —Operate only where open flameor torch is permitted.6. In oil burning models, use only kerosene, No. 1 homeheating fuel, or diesel. If diesel is used, add a sootremover to every tankful.RISK OF FIRE.DO NOT ADD FUELWHEN OPERATINGMACHINE.WARNING WARNING: Risk of fire — Do notadd fuel when the product isoperating or still hot.WARNING: Do not use gaso-line crankcase draining or oilcontaining gasoline, solventsor alcohol. Doing so will resultin fire and/or explosion.7. This pressure washer shall be installed only inlocations where combustible dusts and fl ammablegases or vapors are not present. Do not store or usegasoline near this machine.8. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to passthrough the pump.9. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longerthan 1-2 minutes.10. Keep operating area clear of all persons.