North Star M157595AG, Owner'S Manual

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M157595AG
Owner's Manual
Instructions for Set-up, Operation, Maintenance & Storage
T
RAILER
M
OUNTED
, H
OT
W
ATER
P
RESSURE
W
ASHER
4000
PSI
/ 4
GPM
Portable Outdoor-Use Only
This pressure washer produces both cold and hot water high pressure spray. 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 kerosene/fuel-oil fired, open flame 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/Falls

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.
Trailer
tipover

Sudden stopping or turning while towing the pressure washer with a filled water tank
can result in driving instability and/or trailer tipover.
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: 157595
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________