North Star M157597AG Owner's Manual

Special Equipment Safety Features8On-Product Warning LabelsRef# Part # Description1 786632 Rotating Equipment Warning2 786739 Operating Instructions/Warning3 786635 Burn Hazard Decal4 782325 Danger and Warning Decal5 782397 Battery Warning Decal6 779695 Moving Big Units7 786633 Tow WarningAlways make sure safety labels are in placeand in good condition. If a safety label ismissing or not legible, order new labels or unsafeoperation could result. To order replacementsafety labels, call Northstar Product Support at1-800-270-0810.NEVER use inside any building, structure orgarage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.DANGERWARNINGFOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY ! Using this pressure washer indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Engine exhaust and burner exhaust contain carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannotsee or smell.High pressure spray can cause injection injury, eye injury, andloss of balance. Hot discharge fluid and hot surfaces can burn.NEVER direct discharge stream at or near any person. Do notallow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid stream.Gun kicks back - hold with two hands. Keep good footing andbalance at all times.Surfaces of engine, burner, and wand can become very hot. Useonly designated gripping area of wand. Avoid contact with hotengine and burner.Spraying flammables can cause explosion. Fuel is flammableand explosive. Exhaust can ignite combustible materials.NEVER spray flammable liquids. Operate only where open flameor torch is permitted.NEVER fuel a running or hot engine or oil burner.Ensure there are no fuel leaks before starting. Keep sources ofsparks and flames away.Use approved container only for transferring fuel. Clean up fuelspills immediately.Keep engine and burner exhaust at least 7 feet from allcombustible objects. Situate on heat-resistant flooring whenusing burner.Understand all safety hazards and first aid measures for chemicalsbeing used.Follow chemical manufacturer's directions when handling andcleaning with chemicals. Wear safety gear as directed.Keep spray away from electrical wiring, or electric shock /electrocution could occur.CAUTION: To Reduce Risk of Injury, Read Operating Instructions Carefully Before Using.782325Chemical Exposure HazardElectric Shock HazardOnly use OUTSIDE and far away fromwindows, doors, and vents.Fire / Explosion HazardHigh Pressure Fluid Forces / Burn HazardsALWAYS use eye protection. Caustic acid and explosivegases can cause blindness or severe burns.NO smoking, sparks, or flames.NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with yourhand or any non-insulated tools.FLUSH immediately with water if battery acid contacts eyes,skin, or clothing.CONNECT cables in correct sequence: FIRST RED to POSITIVEterminal, then BLACK to NEGATIVE terminal. When disconnecting,DISCONNECT BLACK cable first, then RED.NEVER charge a visibly damaged or frozen battery. ALWAYSread and follow charger instructions.BATTERIES:1) contain caustic acid, 2) emit explosive gases,3) can cause electric shockWARNING - BATTERY HAZARDS782397MOVING/TOWING INSTRUCTIONSTowing trailer:-Latch coupler securely to class 4 or higher hitch with 2" ball.-Make sure hitched trailer sits level.-Crank jack to UP position.-Attach safety cables to the tow vehicle.-Connect breakaway switch cable.-Plug in 7-way connector into tow vehicle.-Check local, state and federal requirements before towingon public roads.