North Star 157303, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2 Maintenance Instructions 10-11
Grounding Instructions 2 Long Term Storage 11
Machine Component Identification 3 Troubleshooting 12
Installation Instructions 4-7 Parts Breakdowns 12-17
Operating Instructions 8-10 Wiring Diagram 18
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
-Risk of Injection or Injury to Persons - Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons. - Do not use a hose if
exterior damage is evident.
-Risk of explosion. - Do not spray flammable liquids. - Do not operate in a flammable environment.
CAUTION -Gun kicks back. Hold with both hands.
-To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions carefully before use.
WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.) Read all the instructions before using the product.
2.) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children. Do not allow
irresponsible use by children. Always stop the product and bleed pressures before leaving unattended,
disconnecting hoses, or servicing the pump.
3.) Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4.) Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5.) Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never smoke while operating
this machine.
6.) Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7.) Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. Wear footwear capable
of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces - Do not place the machine on soft or unstable ground.
8.) Follow the maintenance instructions specified in all manuals. Do not run machine without sufficient lubrication or
sufficient water to cool the pump.
9.) Wear safety glasses, gloves, face protection and appropriate clothing when operating the machine.
10.) Do not operate this machine with broken or missing parts. - Never alter the manufacturer’s original design or
deactivate any safety device on the machine.
11.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with chemicals.
Follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions. Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicals being
used. Check whether dangerous chemicals have been used and take any precautions that may have been
recommended by the supplier of these chemicals when cleaning filters. Do not pump highly abrasive fluids or use
with incompatible chemicals or solvents.
12.) Know the pressure and temperature limits of your machine. Be sure all high pressure accessories meet or exceed
your machine’s limits. Do not set the pressure relief valve above the machine’s limit.
13.) Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Do not use the pump to support other items of equipment that
impose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as a prop.
14.) To reduce risk of injury, do not secure the spray gun open. Your spray gun is equipped with a built-in trigger safety
latch to guard against accidental trigger release and potentially dangerous high pressure spray. Rotate the safety
latch to the locked position when not spraying.
15.) Do not clean this machine with its own spray. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge with the electrical
power turned OFF.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the product.
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