North Star M157595BE Owner's Manual page 61

Summary of Important Safety Information
• Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running engine, and never operate near sources of sparks or flames as
flammable fuel vapors are in the vicinity of the pressure washer.
• 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.
• Relieve water pressure. Always stop the product and relieve system pressure before leaving the sprayer unattended, or
when disconnecting hoses, removing nozzles, or servicing the pump.
• Refueling. Never add gasoline to the engine or fuel to the burner unless unit is off and has cooled.
• 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.
• Seek medical aid for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can kill you. 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. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• 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 be a small puncture wound that does not look serious. However,
severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is
familiar with injection injuries.
• Other exhaust dangers. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
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Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine is a fire hazard.
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Prevent accidental starting. When pressure washer is not in use, remove spark plug or spark plug wire in order to
ensure that pressure washer cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons.
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Storage location. Store the pressure washer in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot
lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the pressure
washer's gas tank is empty, residual vapors or fuel could ignite.
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Periodic maintenance. Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the pressure washer in safe
working condition.
Inspect and maintain your pressure washer on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition:
• Turn off / relieve pressure first. Turn off pressure washer and relieve system pressure before inspection or
maintenance. Remove spark plug or spark plug wire before working on the engine or pressure washer to prevent
accidental starting.
• Fuel valve off. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position before transporting or servicing the pressure washer.
• Follow maintenance schedule. Follow all maintenance instructions in this pressure washer manual and the engine
manual.
• Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the pressure washer.
• Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement,
not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the pressure washer and will void the warranty.
After use
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
only use factory approved repair parts
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. Replacement parts that do