North Star 1572041 Owner's Manual

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M1572041G.1157Owner’s ManualCold Water, Belt Drive Pressure Washer(For Portable Outdoor Use only)Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Maintenance, & StorageThis pressure washer produces cold water high pressure spray. Cleaning chemicals may be incorporated into thespray if desired. 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 monoxidepoisoning and possible death if inhaled. ONLY run pressure washer OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, awayfrom windows, vents and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using thepressure 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 possibleamputation. 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. Chemical Exposure: Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous. Fire/Explosion: Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from enginecan 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 FactsInspect Upon Delivery: FIRST! Inspect for missing or damaged components. See “Initial Set-Up” section for whereto report missing or damaged parts.Add Engine Oil: Engine is shipped without oil. See engine manual for instructions on capacity and viscosityrecommendations.Replace Temporary Pump Oil Plug: Pump is shipped with oil but with temporary shipping plug. Check pump oillevel before starting and replace temporary shipping plug with permanent oil fill plug provided within plastic bagcontaining this Owners’s Manual.Water Flow Requirements: Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer's flowrate (see "Operations", section for detail), and that your water is clean and particle free.Chemical Spraying: Use only approved pressure washer chemicals designed for high-pressure use. Use chemicaladjustment knob to regulate cleaning power (on select units).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 washerfunctioning efficiently. See “Maintenance Schedule Summary” for frequency of servicing.Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts OrdersCall NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810ITEM NUMBER: 1572041, 1572042SERIAL NUMBER: _____________