North Star M157597AG Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information60 Check sprayer nozzle. Sprayer nozzle can become a projectile and cause serious personal injury or propertydamage if not properly connected to the spray gun. Check to ensure the nozzle has been properly attached tothe spray gun before using the pressure washer.During use Safety latch locked before starting engine. Always engage the safety latch on the spray gun trigger beforestarting the engine. Incoming water supply on. Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.Operating the pressure washer without an incoming flow of water will damage the pump. Wait before re-lighting burner. NEVER attempt to immediately run or re-light the burner if it doesn't ignitethe first time. Unburned oil or gas may have accumulated, causing potential explosion or fire hazard. Use two hands. Pressure washer spray gun kicks back when triggered. Firmly grasp with two hands. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times. Prevent slips / loss of balance. High-pressure spray could cause you to lose balance from kickback forces,and wet surfaces can be slippery. Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not overreach. Do not stand on unstable support when spraying. Use extreme caution when spraying from a ladder or scaffolding, ensure it is firmly anchored fromsway or tip-over. Use extreme caution to avoid falling as spray gun kick can propel you off theladder or scaffolding. Be aware of puddles and slippery surfaces. Ensure there is adequate drainage to prevent pooling ofwater. Keep spray away from people. Never direct discharge stream at or near any person. Do not allow any part ofthe body to come in contact with the fluid stream. High-pressure spray will cause serious skin, eye, or fallinginjuries, and hot water can burn. Injection injury will occur if high-pressure spray pierces the skin, injectingliquid under the skin. Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage leading toinfection, gangrene and possibly amputation. Dual gun use. During dual gun use, stay aware of the other operator's location at all times and keep spraydirected away from them. Prevent surface damage & flying debris – Surfaces being sprayed must be strong enough to withstand high-pressure spray, or damage may result. In addition, high-pressure spray will dislodge unsecured objects as wellas surface chips and debris, resulting in hazardous flying objects that can cause personal injury or propertydamage. Do not spray brittle surfaces or breakable, fragile, or unsecured objects such as:o stucco or laminar flagstoneo some painted surfaceso windows or glass doors (because they may break)o light fixtures, flowerbeds, mailboxeso unsecured, lightweight objects Do not lock spray gun trigger in ON position. To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to secure the spraygun open by blocking or tying the spray gun in the open position. Keep spray away from electrical wiring. Spray contact with electrical wiring will likely result in severeelectrical shock or electrocution. Use only approved cleaning chemicals. Only chemicals specifically designed for use in pressure washersmay be used. Never spray acids, corrosives, or abrasive or flammable liquids. Breathing hazards, surfaceburns/corrosion, or fire/explosion could result. Follow cleaning chemical manufacturer's instructions. Follow the chemical manufacturer's labelinstructions when handling or spraying chemicals. Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicalsbeing used. Wear protective gear as directed. Always wear protective gloves when handling and cleaningwith chemicals. When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous chemicals have been used with the filter andtake any precautions that may have been recommended by the supplier of these chemicals. Always dispose ofhazardous fluids per local, state, and national guidelines. Do not exceed pressure and or temperature limits. Do NOT operate this pump with components (such ashose, connections, and spray gun) rated for lower pressure and or temperature limits than the machine'smaximum rated pressure and temperature, or component could rupture and cause serious personal injury fromescaping high pressure fluids. Do not set the pressure safety device above the rated pressure. If the high-