About Your Pressure Washer
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Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar hot water pressure washer! Your machine is designed for long life,
dependability, and the top performance you demand. This pressure washer is designed to:
1)
Produce a high-pressure wet steam spray or water spray (heated or unheated) -- up to 3.5 gallons per
minute at 3500 psi.
2)
Incorporate cleaning chemicals into a low-pressure water spray.
Wet steam is a combination of liquid water droplets and water vapor. Wet steam delivers more heat, and a
balanced amount of flow and Impact which increase cleaning effectiveness and reduces spray back.
The pump requires a clean, standard tap water supply provided through a garden hose at a flow rate of at least
4.2 gallons per minute. The use of a backflow preventer on the water supply hose is recommended and may be
required by local code. Any cleaning chemicals that are used must be specifically approved for use in pressure
washers.
The pump is powered by a gasoline-fueled engine. The spray water is heated (when desired) by a diesel,
kerosene/fuel-oil fired, spark-ignited, down draft burner. Normal operation of this equipment will require you to
supply:
•
Gasoline fuel and lubrication oil for the engine
•
Pump oil
•
Fuel for the burner (diesel, kerosene, or fuel oil)
•
A 12-volt standard Lawn and Garden battery
See the “
Specifications
” section of this manual for more detail.
Gasoline powered pressure washers are for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
Be sure to read about site selection
for running this pressure washer in the “
Before Each Use
” section of this manual.
The user should plan to acquire and wear safety apparel during operation of this pressure washer. Safety apparel
includes waterproof insulated gloves, safety glasses with side and top protection, and non-slip protective
footwear. Some cleaning chemicals may require the use of a respirator mask (as instructed on chemical label).
Before using this washer, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use
and assumes liability therein.
Read this Manual
WARNING
Carefully read and follow all instructions and safety information
for using this
pressure washer. Improper use or maintenance of the pressure washer can result in
serious injury or death
to the operator or bystanders from:
•
Carbon monoxide
poisoning
•
Fire/explosion
•
Chemical exposure
•
Skin/eye injury from
high pressure spray
•
Burns
•
Slips/falls
•
Electric shock
•
Flying objects/debris
Keep this manual for reference and review. A summary of important safety information can be found
at the end of the manual.
Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance of this pressure washer will result in optimal
performance and a long life for this equipment. For detailed Engine operation and maintenance
information, always refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual furnished with the pressure washer.
ATTENTION:
Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to others!
All persons to whom you rent/loan this pressure washer must have access to and read this manual. Always
keep this owner’s manual with the pressure washer and advise all persons who will operate the machine to
read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely set-up and operate the pressure washer
and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.
