Step 3. Spraying - North Star NS157310 Owner's Manual

Safety rules Before starting the pressure washer, review the following general safety
for operation rules for operation:
Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all
controls and connections. Know how to stop the pressure washer and depressurize
system quickly if needed (see "Step 6. Stopping").
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 doing at all times.
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.
burner/heating coil, or other hot surfaces.
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
Operation

Step 3. Spraying

Conditions for Use
During Use
Stay clear of engine and burner exhausts. Never touch hot engine muffler,
All are very hot and will burn you.
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