Begin High Pressure Spray - North Star 1572041 Owner's Manual

Begin High Pressure Spray

WARNING: High Pressure Spraying
Safety
 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 can cause
serious skin, eye, or falling injuries. 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. Seek medical attention.
 Do not secure trigger open. 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.
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Prevent slips / loss of balance. High-pressure
spray could cause you to lose balance from
kickback forces, and wet surfaces can be slippery
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Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do
not overreach.
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Do not stand on unstable support when spraying.
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If spraying from an elevated surface, use fall
protection because spray gun kickback can
propel you off the elevated surface. When
spraying from a ladder or scaffolding, ensure it is
firmly anchored from sway or tip-over.
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Be aware of puddles and slippery surfaces.
Ensure there is adequate drainage to prevent
pooling of water.
 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:
o stucco or laminar flagstone
o some painted surfaces
o windows or glass doors (because they may
break)
o light fixtures, flowerbeds, mailboxes
o unsecured, lightweight objects
Procedure:
1. Put on one of the high-pressure spray nozzles
(always relieve system pressure first and follow
instructions for attaching a nozzle).
2. Clear the cleaning area of all persons. Keep
children and pets away.
3. Hold the spray gun firmly with two hands and a
sturdy stance -- Gun kicks back when triggered.
4. Put on one of the high-pressure spray nozzles
(always relieve system pressure first and follow
instructions for attaching a nozzle).
5. Clear the cleaning area of all persons. Keep
children and pets away.
6. Hold the spray gun firmly with two hands and a
sturdy stance - Gun kicks back when triggered.
Procedure:
1. Put on one of the high-pressure spray nozzles
(always relieve system pressure first and follow
instructions for attaching a nozzle).
2. Clear the cleaning area of all persons. Keep
children and pets away.
3. Hold the spray gun firmly with two hands and a
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sturdy stance -- Gun kicks back when triggered.
4. Wash from the bottom to the top, using side-to-
side motions. This washes away heavy dirt and
allows the detergent to soak as you work toward
the top.
5. Use the width of the spray pattern to wash a wide
path. Overlap spray paths for complete coverage.
The nozzle should be 12" to 24" from the work,
closer for tough areas.
6. Small parts should be washed in a basket so the
pressure does not push them away. Larger,
lightweight parts should be clamped down.
7. The pressure washer is set and locked to the
maximum rated pressure when it leaves the
factory. To reduce the pressure, turn the unloader
knob counterclockwise. To return to maximum
pressure turn unloader knob clockwise.
8. The pressure washer is set and locked to the
maximum rated pressure when it leaves the
factory. To reduce the pressure, turn the unloader
knob counterclockwise.
9.
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.
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WARNING: Warranty Void