North Star M157206R Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

2Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions 2 Maintenance Instructions 10-11Machine Component Identification 3 Moving and Handling Instructions 12Installation Instructions 4-6 Long Term Storage 12Operation Instructions 7-9 Troubleshooting 13Safety Features 9 Parts Explosions 14-15Important Safety InstructionsWARNING -Risk of Injection or Injury to Persons - Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons. - Do notuse a hose if exterior damage is evident.-Risk of explosion. - Do not spray flammable liquids. - Do not operate in a flammableenvironment.CAUTION -Risk of Asphyxiation - Exhaust fumes are deadly. For outdoor use only. Avoid inhalingexhaust fumes.-Risk of fire. Do not add fuel when the product is operating or hot.-Gun kicks back. Hold with both hands.-To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions carefully before use.WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:1.) Read all the instructions before using the product.2.) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children. Donot allow irresponsible use by children. Always stop the product and bleed pressures before leavingunattended, disconnecting hoses, or servicing the pump.3.) Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.4.) Stay alert - watch what you are doing.5.) Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never smokewhile operating or fueling this machine.6.) Keep operating area clear of all persons.7.) Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. Wearfootwear capable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces - Do not place the machine on soft orunstable ground.8.) Follow the maintenance instructions specified in all manuals. Do not run machine without sufficientlubrication or sufficient water to cool the pump.9.) Wear safety glasses, gloves, face protection and appropriate clothing when operating the machine.10.) Do not operate this machine with broken or missing parts. - Never alter the manufacturer’s originaldesign or deactivate any safety device on the machine.11.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning withchemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions. Understand all safety hazards and first aidfor all chemicals being used. Check whether dangerous chemicals have been used and take anyprecautions that may have been recommended by the supplier of these chemicals when cleaningfilters. Do not pump highly abrasive fluids or use with incompatible chemicals or solvents.12.) Know the pressure and temperature limits of your machine. Be sure all high pressure accessoriesmeet or exceed your machine’s limits. Do not set the pressure relief valve above the machine’s limit.13.) Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Do not use the pump to support other items ofequipment that impose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as aprop.14.)To reduce risk of injury, do not secure the spray gun open. Your spray gun is equipped with a built-intrigger safety latch to guard against accidental trigger release and potentially dangerous high pressurespray. Rotate the safety latch to the locked position when not spraying.15.) Do not clean this machine with its own spray. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge with theengine OFF.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS