Summary Of Important Safety Information - North Star M157116C.2 Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information

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 understand the following safety information before using the
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
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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
death can result if safety and other instructions are not followed.
• 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 NorthStar 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.
• 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 accumulate, even in areas that appear to be well
ventilated, resulting in dangerous and fatal concentrations within minutes. To prevent dangerous
CO build-up:
WARNING
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GENERAL
PROHIBITION AGAINST MODIFICATIONS
SAFETY – INSTALLATION & SET-UP
Installation / Initial Set-up
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Fire/explosion Chemical exposure
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Burns Slips/falls
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Electric shock Flying objects/debris
washer.
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Serious injury or