North Star M157309M.1 Owner's Manual

Assembly and Initial Set-Up15GeneralBatterySafety Rules• ALWAYS use eye protection and protective clothing when handlingbatteries.• NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.• NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or anynon-insulated tools.• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water andneutralize with baking soda.Connectingthe batteryAlways connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery compartment.2. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.3. Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.4. Reinstall the battery compartment end cap before using the pressure washer.Disconnectingthe batteryAlways disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of thebattery.2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery.3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.4. Reinstall the battery compartment end cap.