Summary Of Important Safety Information - North Star M157595BE 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
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.
o When DISCONNECTING the battery, disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEGATIVE terminal FIRST
• Acid/skin contact. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize with baking
soda.
WARNING
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Fire/explosion
•
Burns
•
Electric shock
General
washer. Serious injury or death can result if safety and other instructions are
Prohibition Against Modifications
Safety – Installation & Set-up
Battery Safety
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Chemical exposure
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Slips/falls
•
Flying objects/debris