North Star M165939J - Manual (Page 44)

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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Refueling. DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least two minutes.
• Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise
during operation:
o Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast
o Overheating in load connecting devices
o Sparking or arcs from generator
o Loss of electrical output
o Receptacle damage
o Engine misfire
o Excessive vibration
o Flame or smoke
o Abnormal noise
• 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
• Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a
fire hazard.
• Shut off fuel supply. Make sure gasoline shut-off valve is in the OFF position. Turn off propane tank
valve or shut NG line valve, as applicable.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the generator.
• 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.