North Star M157300E - Manual (Page 4)

Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING -Risk of Injection or Injury to Persons - Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons. - Do
not use a hose if exterior damage is evident.
-Risk of explosion. - Do not spray flammable liquids. - Do not operate in a flammable
environment.
CAUTION
-Gun kicks back. Hold with both hands.
-To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions carefully before use.
WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.) Read all the instructions before using the product.
2.) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near
children. Do not allow irresponsible use by children. Always stop the product and bleed
pressures before leaving unattended, disconnecting hoses or servicing the pump.
3.) Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
4.) Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5.) Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6.) Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7.) Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
Wear footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces - Do not place the machine
on soft or unstable ground.
8.) Follow the maintenance instructions specified in all manuals. Do not run machine without
sufficient lubrication or sufficient water to cool the pump.
9.) Wear safety glasses, gloves, face protection and appropriate clothing when operating the
machine.
10.) Do not operate this machine with broken or missing parts. - Never alter the manufacturer’s
original design or deactivate any safety device on the machine.
11.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Wear protective gloves when handling and
cleaning with chemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions. Understand all safety
hazards and first aid for all chemicals being used. Check whether dangerous chemicals have
been used and take any precautions that may have been recommended by the supplier of
these chemicals when cleaning filters. Do not pump highly abrasive fluids or use with
incompatible chemicals or solvents.
12.) Know the pressure and temperature limits of your machine. Be sure all high pressure
accessories meet or exceed your machine’s limits. Do not set the pressure relief valve above
the machine’s limit.
13.) Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Do not use the pump to support other items
of equipment that impose unacceptable loads on the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine
as a prop.
14.) To reduce risk of injury, do not secure the spray gun open. Your spray gun is equipped with a
built-in trigger safety latch to guard against accidental trigger release and potentially dangerous
high pressure spray. Rotate the safety latch to the locked position when not spraying.
15.) Do not clean this machine with its own spray. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge
with the motor OFF.
16.) Always make sure all switches and controls are in the OFF position prior to plugging in the
electrical cord. Do no stand in water while plugging and unplugging electrical cord.
17.) This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord plug. If
replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
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