North Star M157597AG, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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Safety rules for
operation Before starting the pressure washer, review the following general safety
rules for operation:
Conditions for Use
Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and
all controls and connections. Know how to stop the pressure washer and
depressurize system quickly if needed (see "Step 4. Stopping").
Instruct all operators . The pressure washer's owner must instruct all operators and
potential renters in safe set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate
the pressure washer who has not read the Owner's Manual and been instructed on
its safe use.
Adult control only . Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressure
washer. Do not let children operate. Pressure washers can generate forces
greater than children can control and require judgment beyond what can be
expected of children.
Under the influence . Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the pressure
washer while fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Safety equipment / controls in place . Do not operate the pressure washer unless
all safety covers, guards, and barriers are in place and in good working order,
and all controls are properly adjusted for safe operation.
Damaged . Do not operate the pressure washer with damaged, missing, or broken
parts. Never attempt to repair a high pressure hose or component. Always
replace it with a part that is rated at or above the pressure rating of the machine.
Modifications . Do not modify the pressure washer in any way or deactivate any
safety device. Do not change or add to fuel tank, fuel lines, or exhaust system.
Modifications can result in hazards related to carbon monoxide poisoning, fuel
leaks, fire, explosion or other serious safety hazards, and will also void the
warranty.
During Use
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.
Clear work area. Clear the work area of all bystanders. Keep children and pets
away.
Dual gun use. During dual gun use, stays aware of the other operator's location at
all times and keep spray directed away from them.
Keep spray away from electrical wiring . Spray contact with electrical wiring
will likely result in severe electrical shock or electrocution.
Hot exhaust/parts .
Stay clear of engine and burner exhausts. Never touch hot engine
muffler, burner/heating coil, or other hot surfaces.
All are very hot and will burn you.
Do not direct spray at this machine. Do not attempt to clean this machine with its
own spray. Engine damage will result. Cleaning should be done with a damp
sponge with the engine OFF.
Let engine cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Avoid inhalation of exhaust. This product emits CO and chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Never pull by hose . Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose or
connections could fail and result in catastrophic high pressure release of fluid as
well as hose whipping.
Avoid sharp objects . Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may
cause injury.
No load bearing . 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.