Summary Of Important Safety Information - North Star M157598AI Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information

This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that
have been presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to
it to refresh your memory about how to safely use your pressure washer.
Carefully read and understand the following safety information before using the pressure
washer. Improper use or maintenance of the pressure washer can result in serious injury or
death to the operator or bystanders from:

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Skin/eye injury from high
pressure spray
 Read all instructions. Read and understand this Owner's Manual and the engine Owner's Manual
completely before attempting to set-up and use the pressure
safety and other instructions are not followed.
 Instruct all operators. The pressure washer's owner must instruct all operators and potential renters in safe
pressure washer set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the pressure washer who has not read
the Owner's Manual and been instructed on its safe use. Owner's Manuals are available from North Star at
1-800-270-0810.
 Adult control only. Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressure washer. Do not let children
operate. Pressure washers can generate forces greater than children can control and require judgment
beyond what can be expected of children.
 Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the pressure washer while fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Understand intended use. Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this pressure washer.
Do not use for other purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
Never modify or alter the pressure washer in any way, or deactivate any safety device. Modifications can create
serious safety hazards and will also void the warranty.
 Fuel/exhaust system. Never add to or modify the exhaust system, fuel tank, or fuel lines. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, fuel leaks, fire or explosion could result.
 Unloader valve. Do not attempt to alter the unloader valve's maximum pressure. Excess pressure could cause
serious injury from escaping high-pressure fluids and/or pump damage. Any alteration other than turning the
adjustment knob will void your warranty.
 Guards. Do not operate pressure washer unless all guards and cover shields are in place.
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can cause electric shock.
Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to
prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion. Follow these and other safety rules carefully when
connecting battery to pressure washer:
 Eye/skin protection. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when connecting or disconnecting
battery.
 Sparks/Smoking. Never smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
 Electric shock. Never touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-insulated
tools.
 Connection/disconnection sequence. ALWAYS connect and disconnect cables to the correct battery
terminals in the proper sequence:
o When CONNECTING the battery, connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal FIRST.
WARNING

Fire/explosion

Burns

Electric shock
General
Prohibition Against Modifications
Safety – Installation & Set-up
Battery Safety
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
Chemical exposure

Slips/falls

Flying objects/debris
washer. Serious injury or death can result if