M990994A.2
Owner’s Manual
Pressure Washer:
Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with
high pressure water.
Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Maintenance, & Storage
This pressure washer produces cold-water high-pressure spray. The pressure pump for this equipment is powered by
a gasoline internal combustion engine.
WARNING
SPECIAL HAZARDS
•
CO Poisoning:
Exhaust from engine 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.
•
Injection Injury
: High-pressure spray can pierce skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. Such an injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage.
•
Flying Debris
: High-pressure spray can cause flying debris and possible surface damage.
•
Electric Shock
: Operating equipment in wet conditions or near water can cause electric shock.
•
Slips/Falls:
Spray discharge can cause puddles and slippery surfaces. Spray-gun kickback can cause operator loss of
balance and falls.
•
Fire/Explosion:
Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from engine
can ignite combustible materials.
•
Burns
: Pressure washer pump and engine are hot surfaces that can cause burn injuries.
Detailed safety
information about these hazards appears throughout this manual.
Equipment Protection Quick Facts
Inspect Upon Delivery:
FIRST! Inspect for missing or damaged components. See
“Initial Set-Up”
section for where
to report missing or damaged parts.
Add Engine Oil:
Engine is shipped
without oil
. See engine manual for instructions on capacity and viscosity
recommendations.
Pump:
Pump is shipped
with
oil. Check pump oil level before starting. Remove sticker from pump fill cap.
Water Flow Requirements:
Make sure your water tank has sufficient water for your job, or supply water flow rate is
20% higher than the pressure washer's flow rate (see "Operations" section for detail) and that your water is clean and
particle free.
Storage:
Do not allow water to freeze in the pump, hose, or spray gun(s). See “Storage” for more information.
Maintenance Schedule:
Engine and pump require periodic inspection and servicing to keep pressure washer
functioning efficiently. See “
Maintenance Schedule Summary
” for frequency of servicing.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
ITEM NUMBER
:
990994
SERIAL NUMBER:
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