North Star M157593E Owner's Manual

About Your Pressure Washer4Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar hot water pressure washer! Your machine is designed for long life,dependability, and the top performance you demand. This pressure washer is designed to:1) Produce a high-pressure spray of heated or unheated water (up to 4 gallons per minute at 4000 psi).2) Incorporate cleaning chemicals into a low-pressure water spray.Water is supplied via the pressure washer's water tank or via standard tap water through a garden hose. In eithercase, the water supply must have a flow rate of at least 4.8 gallons per minute. If using tap water, the use of abackflow preventer on the water supply hose is recommended, and may be required by local code. Anycleaning chemicals that are used must be specifically approved for use in pressure washers.The pressure washer is trailer mounted and towable.The pump is powered by a diesel-fueled engine. The spray water is heated (when desired) by a diesel fired,spark-ignited, open flame burner. Normal operation of this equipment will require you to supply: Diesel fuel and lubrication oil for the engine A 12-volt standard lawn and garden batterySee the "Specifications" section of this manual for more detail.Engine powered pressure washers are for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Be sure to read about site selection forrunning this pressure washer in the "Installation & Initial Set-up" section of this manual.The user should plan to acquire and wear safety apparel during operation of this pressure washer. Safetyapparel includes waterproof insulated gloves, safety glasses with side and top protection, and non-slip protectivefootwear. Some cleaning chemicals may require the use of a respirator mask (as instructed on chemical label).Before using this washer, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and assumesliability therein.Read this ManualWARNINGCarefully read and follow all instructions and safety information for using this pressure washer.Improper use or maintenance of the pressure washer can result in serious injury or death to theoperator or bystanders from: Carbon monoxide poisoning  Fire/explosion  Chemical exposure Skin/eye injury from highpressure spray Burns  Slips/falls Electric shock  Flying objects/debrisKeep this manual for reference and review. A summary of important safety information can be found at the endof the manual.Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance of this pressure washer will result in optimal performance and along life for this equipment. For detailed Engine operation and maintenance information, always refer to theEngine Owner's Manual furnished with the pressure washer.ATTENTION:Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to others!All persons to whom you rent/loan this pressure washer must have access to and read this manual. Keepthis owner's manual with the pressure washer at all times and advise all persons who will operate themachine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely set-up and operate thepressure washer and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.