Table Of Contents - North Star 157305 Owner's Manual

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ......................................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 2
ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER .......................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 7
High Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Temperature Control Switch .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Pump Thermal Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Spray Gun Safety Latch ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 8
SAFETY LABELING ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET-UP ............................................................................................................................. 10
Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 2. Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 3. Verify Electrical Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Grounding ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection .......................................................................................................................... 10
Extension Cord and Usage .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Electric Shock Accident ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
MOVING AND HANDLING .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Moving your pressure washer around ................................................................................................................................. 11
BEFORE EACH USE ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 1: Inspect Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Pump Oil .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Spray System ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Burner Fuel System (if heated water to be used) ................................................................................................................ 12
Periodic Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 2. Check and Fill Burner Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 13
Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to be used) .......................................................................................................... 13
Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 13
For All Indoor and Outdoor Uses ......................................................................................................................................... 13
For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use ........................................................................................................................................ 14
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .................................................................................................. 14
Hose and Water Supply ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Connect Water Supply to Pump .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Connect Pressure Hose to Pump ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Quick Connect Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Selecting and Connecting Spray Nozzle ............................................................................................................................. 15
Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Personal Protective Gear .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Purging ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
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