Summary Of Important Safety Information - North Star M157310AR Owner's Manual

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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 follow all instructions and safety information for using this 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

• 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.

• Level, heat-resistant surface. Situate pressure washer on a firm, level, and heat-resistant surface with good drainage. Ensure it

sits level and will not slide or shift during operation. Block wheels to prevent movement.

• Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning – Use outside only! 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