North Star 157596 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE PRESSURE WASHER
BEFORE STARTING THE PRESSURE WASHER
1. Read all safety instructions throughout this manual.
2. Be sure the motor switch is in the “OFF” position, red button pushed.
3. Ensure outlet is the proper voltage (120 volts).
4. Insert the male power plug into a grounded AC outlet.
5. Press and release the “RESET” button on the GFCI power cord.
6. Press “RESET” each time after plugging the GFCI power cord into a power source.
COLD WATER OPERATION
1. After following all preparation instructions, turn the water supply on.
2. Turn the unit on by pushing the pump switch on the control panel. Once the unit starts, squeeze
the trigger gun “ON” for 2 minutes to purge all air and mineral deposits from the system. This
operation is to be done without lance terminal end.
3. Turn the pump switch to OFF position, release the trigger gun and lock in the “OFF” position.
Fit the lance terminal end. To ensure you are in the high pressure mode, turn the nozzle holder
to the right.
4. Your
SCOUT
157596 is now ready to be used as a cold water pressure washer. Turn the unit
“ON” by pushing the pump switch on the control panel. Squeeze the trigger-gun to spray a high
pressure stream and release the trigger to stop the stream.
5. Every time you release tre trigger-gun, the machine automatically stops thanks to TOTAL STOP
System. The machine will re-start automatically once you press again the trigger-gun.
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In case that TOTAL STOP is not working correctly, please note not
allow the unit to operate in bypass mode (with trigger released in the
“OFF” position) for more than 3 minutes.
Premature failure of pump packing may occur if left in bypass
mode for longer than 3 minutes.
Never look directly into the nozzle unless it is disconnected from the
spray wand.