North Star M157116C.2 Owner's Manual page 25

Instruct all operators. The pressure washer's owner must instruct all operators and
potential renters in safe 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.
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.
Safety equipment / controls in place. Do not operate the pressure washer unless all
safety covers, guards, and barriers are in place and in good working order, and all
controls are properly adjusted for safe operation.
Damaged. Do not operate the pressure washer with damaged, missing, or broken
parts. Never attempt to repair a high-pressure hose or component. Always replace
it with a part that is rated at or above the pressure rating of the machine.
Modifications. Do not modify the pressure washer in any way or deactivate any
safety device. Do not change or add to fuel tank, fuel lines, or exhaust system.
Modifications can result in hazards related to carbon monoxide poisoning, fuel
leaks, fire, explosion or other serious safety hazards, and will also void the
warranty.
Stay alert. Watch what you are always doing.
Clear work area. Clear the work area of all bystanders. Keep children and pets
away.
Keep spray away from electrical wiring. Spray contact with electrical wiring will
likely result in severe electrical shock or electrocution.
Hot exhaust/parts. Stay clear of engine and burner exhausts. Never touch hot engine
muffler, burner/heating coil, or other hot surfaces. All are very hot and will burn
you.
Do not direct spray at this machine. Do not attempt to clean this machine with its
own spray. Engine damage will result. Cleaning should be done with a damp
sponge with the engine OFF.
Let engine cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Avoid inhalation of exhaust. This product emits CO and chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Never pull by hose. Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose or
connections could fail and result in catastrophic high-pressure release of fluid as
well as hose whipping.
Avoid sharp objects. Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause
injury.
No load bearing. Do not use the pump to support other items of equipment that
impose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as a prop.
Lock trigger safety latch when not spraying. Spray gun is equipped with a built-in
trigger safety latch to guard against accidental trigger release. Rotate safety latch to
the locked position when not spraying.
Leaving unattended. Always turn off the pressure washer and relieve system
pressure before leaving the sprayer unattended.
Seek medical aid for suspected injection injury. If injured by high-pressure fluid, no
matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may
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