North Star M157595BE Owner's Manual page 60

Summary of Important Safety Information
• Incoming water supply on. Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. Operating the
pressure washer without an incoming flow of water will damage the pump.
• Wait before re-lighting burner. NEVER attempt to immediately run or re-light the burner if it doesn't ignite the first
time. Unburned oil or gas may have accumulated, causing potential explosion or fire hazard.
• Use two hands. Pressure washer spray gun kicks back when triggered. Firmly grasp with two hands.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.
• Prevent slips / loss of balance. High-pressure spray could cause you to lose balance from kickback forces, and wet
surfaces can be slippery.
• Keep good footing and balance at all times.
• Do not overreach.
• Do not stand on unstable support when spraying.
• Use extreme caution when spraying from a ladder or scaffolding, ensure it is firmly anchored from sway or
tip-over. Use extreme caution to avoid falling as spray gun kick can propel you off the ladder or scaffolding.
• Be aware of puddles and slippery surfaces. Ensure there is adequate drainage to prevent pooling of water.
• Keep spray away from people. Never direct discharge stream at or near any person. Do not allow any part of the body
to come in contact with the fluid stream. High-pressure spray will cause serious skin, eye, or falling injuries, and hot
water can burn. Injection injury will occur if high-pressure spray pierces the skin, injecting liquid under the skin.
Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage leading to infection, gangrene and possibly
amputation.
• Prevent surface damage & flying debris – Surfaces being sprayed must be strong enough to withstand high-pressure
spray, or damage may result. In addition, high-pressure spray will dislodge unsecured objects as well as surface chips
and debris, resulting in hazardous flying objects that can cause personal injury or property damage. Do not spray brittle
surfaces or breakable, fragile, or unsecured objects such as:
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stucco or laminar flagstone
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some painted surfaces
o
windows or glass doors (because they may break)
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light fixtures, flowerbeds, mailboxes
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unsecured, lightweight objects
• Do not lock spray gun trigger in ON position. To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to secure the spray gun open by
blocking or tying the spray gun in the open position.
• Keep spray away from electrical wiring. Spray contact with electrical wiring will likely result in severe electrical
shock or electrocution.
• Use only approved cleaning chemicals. Only chemicals specifically designed for use in pressure washers may be used.
Never spray acids, corrosives, or abrasive or flammable liquids. Breathing hazards, surface burns/corrosion, or
fire/explosion could result.
• Follow cleaning chemical manufacturer's instructions. Follow the chemical manufacturer's label instructions when
handling or spraying chemicals. Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicals being used. Wear protective
gear as directed. Always wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with chemicals. When cleaning filters,
check whether dangerous chemicals have been used with the filter and take any precautions that may have been
recommended by the supplier of these chemicals. Always dispose of hazardous fluids per local, state, and national
guidelines.
• Do not exceed pressure and or temperature limits. Do NOT operate this pump with components (such as hose,
connections, and spray gun) rated for lower pressure and or temperature limits than the machine's maximum rated
pressure and temperature, or component could rupture and cause serious personal injury from escaping high pressure
fluids. Do not set the pressure safety device above the rated pressure. If the high-pressure safety device ever
discharges water, turn the engine off and do not use the machine. The device will no longer function properly.
See a dealer or call Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
• 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.
• 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.
• Hot spray gun metal when using burner. Never touch the metal screw or any metal parts of the spray gun when the
heater is being used – the metal gets very hot and will burn you.
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