North Star M157305Y Owner's Manual

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1M157305YOwner’s ManualElectric Hot Water/Steam Pressure WasherInstructions for Set-up, Operation, Maintenance & StorageThis pressure washer produces cold or hot water high-pressure spray as well as steam spray. Cleaning chemicalsmay be incorporated into the spray if desired. The pressure pump is powered by an electric motor and water isheated by an open flame burner fueled by diesel/kerosene or fuel-. Read and understand this Owner’s Manualcompletely before using and keep this manual for review. Failure to properly set up, operate, and maintain couldresult in serious injury or death to operator or bystanders.WARNING: SPECIAL HAZARDS Skin/Eye Injury: High-pressure spray can cause serious skin or eye injury, including injection injury if fluid pierces the skin.Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage. Burns: Hot spray can scald and burn skin. Hot surfaces of wand and burner, as well as hot exhaust from the burner cancause burns. Slips/Falls: Spray discharge can cause puddles and slippery surfaces. Spray-gun kickback can cause operator loss ofbalance and falls. Flying Debris: High-pressure spray can cause surface damage and flying debris. Fire/Explosion: Burner sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from burnercan 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. Electrocution: Improper connection of the equipment or grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. CO Poisoning: Exhaust from burner contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoningand possible death if inhaled.Equipment Protection Quick FactsInspect Upon Delivery: STOP! Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. For missingor damaged components please contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.Check Pump Oil: Pump is shipped with oil. Check pump oil level before starting.Water Flow Requirements: Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer’s flowrate (3 gal/min preferred), and that your water is clean and particle free.Chemical Spraying: Use only NorthStar brand or equivalent washer chemicals designed for pressure washer use.Maintenance Schedule: Pump, burner fuel filter, burner coil and electrodes require periodic checking and servicingto keep pressure washer functioning efficiently. See “Maintenance & Repair” for frequency of servicing.Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts OrdersCall NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810ITEM NUMBER: 157305, 157306,157307, 157308SERIAL NUMBER: _____________