Table Of Contents - North Star M157305AY.1 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Equipment Protection Quick Facts .................................................................................................................................... 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 2

ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ....................................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 6

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 8

High Pressure Safety Device (Rupture Disc) .................................................................................................................... 8

Temperature Control Switch ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Pump Thermal Relief Valve .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Spray Gun Safety Latch ................................................................................................................................................... 8

SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 9

SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10

ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................... 11

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Step 2. Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Step 3. Verify Electrical Connection ................................................................................................................................ 11

Grounding ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection ..................................................................................................................... 11

Step 4. Moving and Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Moving your pressure washer around ............................................................................................................................. 12

To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to manually lift the pressure washer. Use a shallow ramp to raise or lower pressure

washer to a different elevation ........................................................................................................................................ 12

BEFORE EACH USE ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Step 1: Inspect Equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Pump Oil ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Spray System ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Burner Fuel System (if heated water to be used) ............................................................................................................ 13

Periodic Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Step 2. Check and Fill Burner Fuel Tank ........................................................................................................................ 13

Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to be used) ...................................................................................................... 14

Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 14

For All Indoor and Outdoor Uses .................................................................................................................................... 14

For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use ................................................................................................................................... 15

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .............................................................................................. 15

Hose and Water Supply ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Connect Water Supply to Pump ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Connect Pressure Hose to Pump ................................................................................................................................... 15

Quick Connect Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 15

Selecting and Connecting Spray Nozzle ......................................................................................................................... 16

Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure...................................................................................................................................... 16

Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Personal Protective Gear ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Purging .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17