North Star 8000 IPG - Manual (Page 20)

Operation
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Once you have set up your generator for use, it is time to start your generator. The following
are the procedures necessary for safe, successful operation of your generator.
Operation Procedures
1. General Safety Rules for Operation
2. Preparing for Operation
3. Starting the Engine
4. Checking Generator Output
5. Connecting Electrical Loads (Portable Power Generation)
6. Stopping
7. Storage & Exercise of Generator
Each of these procedures is discussed in detail below:
1. General safety rules for operation
Before starting the generator, review the following general safety rules for operation:
WARNING:
Failure to follow safety rules may result in serious injury or death to the
operator or bystanders.
• Know proper use/how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all
generator controls, output receptacles, and connections. Know how to stop the generator quickly
if needed (see “Operation, Step 6 - Stopping the Engine”
).
• Instruct operators. The generator owner must instruct all operators in safe generator set-up and
operation. Only trained adults should set up and operate the generator – Do not let children
operate.
• Intended use. Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this generator. Do not
use for other purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
• Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the generator while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Safety equipment / controls. Do not operate the generator unless all safety covers, guards, and
barriers are in place and in good working order, and all controls are properly adjusted for safe
operation.
• Damaged. Do not operate the generator with damaged, missing, or broken parts.
• Modifications. Do not modify the generator in any way. Modifications can create serious
safety hazards and will also void the warranty.
• Engine speed. Never attempt to modify the engine speed setting. The engine speed is preset at
3600 RPM for safe and optimal performance of the generator. If speed needs adjusting, it must
be done by factory-authorized personnel.
• External fuel sources. Never attempt to connect external gasoline/diesel sources in order to
increase engine run time. Larger tank at pressure or higher elevation will cause gasoline to leak
from carburetor during operation. Fire or explosion could result.