Product Manual

4
About Your Pressure Washer
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar hot water
pressure washer! It is designed for long life,
dependability, and top performance.
Intended Use. Washing siding, windows, walkways,
driveways, patios, decks, fences, vehicles, boats,
lawnmowers, ATVs and other equipment by:
• Producing a high-pressure water spray (heated or
unheated), and
• Incorporating cleaning chemicals into a low-
pressure water spray.
Note: Do not use for other purposes, as unforeseen
hazards or equipment damage may result.
Water Supply. The pump requires a clean, standard tap
water supply provided through a garden hose at a flow
rate of at least 3 gallons per minute. Use of a backflow
preventer on the water supply hose is recommended
and may be required by local code.
Chemical Usage. Any cleaning chemicals that are used
must be specifically approved for use in pressure
washers.
Power Source. The pump is powered by an electric
motor. The spray water is heated (when desired) by a
spark-ignited, open flame burner fueled by
diesel/kerosene/fuel-oil.
Supplies Required. Normal operation will require you
to supply:
• Pump oil
• Burner fuel if heating water (kerosene, diesel, or
fuel oil)
• Input water supply
• Input water supply hose
See “Specifications” section of this manual for more
detail.
Site Selection. Pressure washers used while the open
flame burner is used to heat the water are for
OUTDOOR USE ONLY unless specific exhausting
guidelines are met. Read additional details in the
“Before Each Use” section of this manual.
Personal Protection. Wear safety apparel during
operation, including waterproof insulated gloves, safety
glasses with side and top protection, and non-slip
protective footwear. Some cleaning chemicals may
require the use of a respirator mask (as instructed on
chemical label).
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 them.
Under the Influence. Never operate, or let anyone else
operate, the pressure washer while fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep this manual for reference and review.
ATTENTION: Rental Companies and Private
Owners who loan this equipment to others!
All persons to whom you rent/loan this pressure washer
must have access to and read this manual. Keep this
owner’s manual with the pressure washer at all times
and advise all persons who will operate the machine to
read it. You must also provide personal instruction on
how to safely set-up and operate the pressure washer
and remain available to answer any questions a
renter/borrower might have. Owner’s Manuals are
available from NorthStar at 1-800-270-0810.