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M157114B.3
Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Set-up, Operation, Maintenance & Storage
H
OT
W
ATER
/S
TEAM
P
RESSURE
W
ASHER
–
2700
PSI
/
2.5
GPM
Portable Outdoor-Use Only
This pressure washer produces both cold and hot water high-pressure spray as well as wet steam. Cleaning
chemicals may be incorporated into the spray if desired. The pressure pump for this equipment is powered
by a gasoline internal combustion engine and the water is heated by a diesel, kerosene/fuel-oil fired, down
draft burner.
WARNING – READ THIS MANUAL
READ and UNDERSTAND this Owner’s Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual completely
before attempting to set up and use the pressure washer!
Failure to properly set up, operate, and
maintain this pressure washer could result in
serious injury or death
to operator or bystanders.
WARNING – SPECIAL HAZARDS
CO Poisoning
•
Exhaust from both the engine and burner contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death
if inhaled. ONLY run pressure washer OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from
the home, away from windows, vents and air intakes, to allow proper
ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressure
washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY.
Skin/Eye Injury
•
High-pressure spray can cause serious skin or eye injury, including injection
injury if fluid pierces the skin. Injection injury can result in blood poisoning
and/or severe tissue damage.
Burns
•
Hot spray can scald and burn skin.
•
Hot surfaces of wand, engine and burner, as well as hot exhaust from
both the engine and burner can cause burns.
Slips/FallsNOTE
•
Spray discharge can cause puddles and slippery surfaces.
•
Spray-gun kickback can cause operator loss of balance and falls.
Flying Debris
•
High-pressure spray can cause surface damage and flying debris.
Fire/
Explosion
•
Engine and burner sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids
or vapors in the vicinity.
•
Hot exhaust from engine and burner can ignite combustible materials.
Chemical Exposure
•
Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous.
Electric shock
•
Spray contact with electrical sources can cause electric shock.
A summary of
important
safety information is provided at the end of the manual.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
ITEM NUMBER: 157114
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
