Operation (cont’d) – North Star 8000 IPG User Manual

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Operation (cont’d)

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vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed. ALWAYS place
container on the ground to be filled.

• Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling.

Manually control the flow of gasoline; do NOT use the nozzle’s
lock-open device.

• A portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is

preferred because it dissipates charge to ground more readily.

5) Clean up gasoline spills /splashes immediately.

• If possible, move the generator

away from spilled gasoline on the ground.

• Wipe up spilled gasoline, and wait 5 minutes for excess gasoline to

evaporate before starting engine.

• Gasoline soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.

• If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash

skin immediately.

6) Replace gasoline cap securely before starting engine.

7) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed

container.

IMPORTANT:
For continuous operation, be prepared to check and refuel the engine on a
regular basis.

A tank of gasoline should last about 4 hours under 100%

load, and about 8 hours under 50% load.

Inspect Fuel
System / Check
for Leaks

Inspect fuel system & check for leaks BEFORE starting generator.
Do not start generator until all needed repairs have been completed.

WARNING: Fuel leak hazard

Gasoline is highly explosive and fuel leaks can result in fire or
explosions. You can be burned and seriously injured if the fuel
system is not properly hooked up or there is a fuel leak when you
start the engine.

Inspect the entire fuel system.
Look for:

• signs of leaks or deterioration,
• chafed or spongy fuel hose,

• loose connections,

• loose or missing fuel hose clamps,
• a damaged gasoline tank, or

• a defective gasoline shut-off valve.

Personal
Protection

1) Hearing can be damaged from prolonged, close-range exposure to the type of

noise produced by this generator. The use of ear plugs or other hearing
protection device is recommended
for persons working within 15-20 feet of
the running generator for an extended period of time.

2) Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving parts. Metal

jewelry can conduct electricity. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting
clothing when starting or operating the generator.

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