North Star 157114 Owner's Manual

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1M157114B.3Owner’s ManualInstructions for Set-up, Operation, Maintenance & StorageHOT WATER/STEAM PRESSURE WASHER – 2700 PSI / 2.5 GPMPortable Outdoor-Use OnlyThis pressure washer produces both cold and hot water high-pressure spray as well as wet steam. Cleaningchemicals may be incorporated into the spray if desired. The pressure pump for this equipment is poweredby a gasoline internal combustion engine and the water is heated by a diesel, kerosene/fuel-oil fired, downdraft burner.WARNING – READ THIS MANUALREAD and UNDERSTAND this Owner’s Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual completelybefore attempting to set up and use the pressure washer! Failure to properly set up, operate, andmaintain this pressure washer could result in serious injury or death to operator or bystanders.WARNING – SPECIAL HAZARDSCO Poisoning• Exhaust from both the engine and burner contains carbon monoxide, apoisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible deathif inhaled. ONLY run pressure washer OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet fromthe home, away from windows, vents and air intakes, to allow properventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressurewasher, 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 injectioninjury if fluid pierces the skin. Injection injury can result in blood poisoningand/or severe tissue damage.Burns• Hot spray can scald and burn skin.• Hot surfaces of wand, engine and burner, as well as hot exhaust fromboth the engine and burner can cause burns.Slips/FallsNOTE • 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 liquidsor 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.A summary of important safety information is provided at the end of the manual.Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts OrdersCall NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810ITEM NUMBER: 157114SERIAL NUMBER: _____________