Step 3. Select A Suitable Worksite - North Star M157595BE Owner's Manual

Before using the pressure washer, you must understand the criteria for selecting a suitable location
for operation. Note that this pressure washer is for OUTDOOR USE only.
WARNING
You must choose a suitable site for operating your pressure washer to avoid equipment
damage and/or injury and possible death from carbon monoxide poisoning, fire/explosion,
uncontrolled equipment movement/tip over, or slips and falls. Choose a site that meets all
of the following five criteria:
1. OUTDOORS only, and away from all building windows and air intakes.
2. Where no flammable vapors, dusts, and gases are present.
3. Where there is adequate, unobstructed ventilation airflow.
4. With adequate clearance from combustible materials.
5. On a firm, level, heat-resistant surface with good drainage.
Details regarding each of these criteria are provided below.
1. Outdoors
ONLY
The location you choose to operate the pressure washer must be
OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, away from windows, vents
and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using the pressure washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh
air RIGHT AWAY.
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Before Each Use
Step 3. Select Suitable Outdoor Worksite
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DANGER
: Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
Exhaust fumes from both the engine and the burner contain carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see, smell, or taste. The CO
generated by the pressure washer can rapidly accumulate, even in areas
that appear to be well ventilated, resulting in dangerous and fatal
concentrations within minutes. Follow the directions below for choosing
a location to operate your pressure washer in order to avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Never run the pressure washer in an enclosed or partially enclosed location
such as a building, garage, barn, shed, or house. These spaces can trap
poisonous gases. Running a fan or opening windows will not provide
adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous CO build-up.
Only use the pressure washer outdoors and far away from open windows,
doors, and building or vehicle vents.
Place the pressure washer so that the exhaust fumes will not be directed
towards people or building air intakes.
Ensure that working, battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide
alarms are used in any dwelling/structure that is in close proximity to the
running pressure washer.
Note that this pressure washer is NOT designed or approved for use in
vehicles or marine applications. Never run the pressure washer inside RVs
or other vehicles, on boats, or on pick-up truck beds.
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