North Star M157309M.1 Owner's Manual

Operation27Step 3. SprayingSafety rules foroperationBefore starting the pressure washer, review the following general safetyrules for operation:Conditions for UseKnow how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and allcontrols and connections. Know how to stop the pressure washer and depressurizesystem quickly if needed (see “Step 6. Stopping”).Instruct all operators. The pressure washer’s owner must instruct all operators andpotential renters in safe set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate thepressure washer who has not read the Owner’s Manual and been instructed on itssafe use.Adult control only. Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressurewasher. Do not let children operate. Pressure washers can generate forces greaterthan children can control and require judgment beyond what can be expected ofchildren.Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the pressure washerwhile fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.Safety equipment / controls in place. Do not operate the pressure washer unless allsafety covers, guards, and barriers are in place and in good working order, and allcontrols are properly adjusted for safe operation.Damaged. Do not operate the pressure washer with damaged, missing, or brokenparts. Never attempt to repair a high pressure hose or component. Always replaceit with a part that is rated at or above the pressure rating of the machine.Modifications. Do not modify the pressure washer in any way or deactivate anysafety device. Do not change or add to fuel tank, fuel lines, or exhaust system.Modifications can result in hazards related to carbon monoxide poisoning, fuelleaks, fire, explosion or other serious safety hazards, and will also void thewarranty.During UseStay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.Clear work area. Clear the work area of all bystanders. Keep children and petsaway.Keep spray away from electrical wiring. Spray contact with electrical wiring willlikely result in severe electrical shock or electrocution.Hot exhaust/parts. Stay clear of engine and burner exhausts. Never touch hot enginemuffler, burner/heating coil, or other hot surfaces. All are very hot and will burn you.Do not direct spray at this machine. Do not attempt to clean this machine with itsown spray. Engine damage will result. Cleaning should be done with a dampsponge with the engine OFF.Let engine cool at least two minutes before refueling.Avoid inhalation of exhaust. This product emits CO and chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Never pull by hose. Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose orconnections could fail and result in catastrophic high-pressure release of fluid aswell as hose whipping.Avoid sharp objects. Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may causeinjury.No load bearing. Do not use the pump to support other items of equipment thatimpose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as aprop.