North Star M165967M, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d)
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Electrical cords. Use only UL-listed, outdoor-rated, three prong extension cords of the proper size. All
extension and appliance cords must be in good condition and not worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise damaged.
Use of inadequate or damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire.
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Avoid contact . Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc. while the unit is running.
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Electric shock accident. If an electric shock accident occurs, immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct contact with
victim. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from the live
conductor. Apply first aid and get immediate medical help.
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Hot muffler . Never touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold, or engine cooling fins. Exhaust and engine parts
can be very hot and will burn you.
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Moving parts . Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from drive belts, fans, and other moving parts. Never
remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating.
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Refueling . DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least two minutes.
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Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise
during operation:
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Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast
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Overheating in load connecting devices
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Sparking or arcs from generator
o Loss of electrical output
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Receptacle damage
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Engine misfire
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Excessive vibration
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Flame or smoke
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Abnormal noise
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Adjusting / repairing . Always turn off generator and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before
working on the generator to prevent accidental starting.
Safety – After use
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Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a
fire hazard.
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Shut off fuel supply. Make sure gasoline shut-off valve is in the OFF position.
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Prevent accidental starting. When generator is not in use, remove key from starter (key start engines) and
secure in a safe location, or remove spark plug(s) in order to ensure that generator cannot be started in a
storage location or by untrained persons.
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Storage location. Store the generator in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks or
pilot lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF
the generator’s gas tank is empty. Residual gasoline could ignite.
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Exercise regularly. Exercise generator every four weeks to dry out moisture that accumulates in the
windings. If generator cannot be exercised on a regular basis, prepare generator for long term storage.
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Periodic maintenance. Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe
working condition.
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect and maintain your generator on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition:
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Turn off generator . Always turn off generator and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before
working on the engine or generator to prevent accidental starting.
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Discharge capacitor. When the generator is shut down, the capacitor may maintain a charge. Always
discharge the capacitor before working on the generator head to prevent electrical shock.
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Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the generator.
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Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the
generator and will void the warranty.