About Your Pressure Washer - North Star 157208 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar cold 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 water spray.

2) Incorporate cleaning chemicals into a low-pressure water spray.

The pump requires a clean, standard tap water supply provided through a garden hose at a flow rate of at

least 6 gallons per minute. The use of a backflow preventer on the water supply hose is recommended and

may be required by local code. Any cleaning chemicals that are used must be specifically approved for use

in pressure washers.

The pump is powered by a gasoline-fueled engine. Normal operation of this equipment will require you to

supply:

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Gasoline fuel and lubrication oil for the engine

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Pump oil

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A 12-volt standard lawn and garden battery

See the "Specifications" section of this manual for more detail.

Gasoline powered pressure washers are for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Be sure to read about site

selection for running 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. Safety

apparel includes waterproof insulated gloves, safety glasses with side and top protection, and non-slip

protective footwear. 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 assumes liability therein.

Carefully 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 the

operator or bystanders from:

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Skin/eye injury from high

pressure spray

Keep this manual for reference and review. A summary of important safety information can be found at the

end of the manual.

Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance of this pressure washer will result in optimal performance

and a long life for this equipment. For detailed Engine operation and maintenance information, always refer

to the Engine Owner's Manual furnished with the pressure washer.

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. Keep

this owner's manual with the pressure washer at all times and advise all persons who will operate the

machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely set-up and operate the

pressure washer and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.