North Star 15000 PPG Owner's Manual

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5ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONSDANGER indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will result in death orserious injury. This signal word is to be limited to themost extreme situations.WARNING indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in adeath or serious injury.CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardoussituation, which if not avoided, may result in minor ormoderate injury. It may also be used to alert againstunsafe practices.RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSSafety precautions are essential when operatingthis generator. Respectful and cautious operation willconsiderably lessen the possibilities of a personalinjury. This manual will warn of specific personal injurypotential, and these will be designated by the symbol:WARNING This generator is equippedwith a grounding screw, located on the generator headfor your protection. Always complete the groundingpath from the generator to a copper pipe/rod that isdriven into moist earth, to prevent electrical shock.ALWAYS use electrical cords that are in goodcondition. Worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damagedcords can cause electric shock.NEVER operate the generator, or handle anyelectrical equipment while standing in water, whilebarefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain orsnow. Electric shock may result.ALWAYS use a ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) in damp or highly electrical conductive areasand on construction job-sites to prevent electric shock.ALWAYS remove the spark plug or spark plugwire before working on the engine or generator, toprevent accidental starting.ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation. Do notoperate generator in any enclosed or narrow space.Engines consume oxygen and give off deadly carbonmonoxide poisonous gas. Improper ventilation willcause damage to generator and possible injury topeople.NEVER touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold orengine cooling fins.ALWAYS remove all oil or gasoline deposits andaccumulated dirt from generator and immediate area.Keep generator head and engine clean.NEVER operate the generator under the followingconditions:A. Excessive change in engine speed, slow orfast.B. Overheating in load connecting devices.C. Sparking or arcs from generator.D. Loss of electrical output.E. Damaged receptacles.F. Engine misfire.G. Excessive vibration.H. Enclosed compartments or confined areas.I. Flame or smoke.J. Rain, snow or wet conditions.K. Operator non-attendance.WARNING Check fuel system on aregular basis. Look for signs of leaks, deterioration,chafed or spongy fuel hose, loose or missing fuel hoseclamps, damaged fuel tank or a defective fuel shut-offvalve. Correct any defects before operation.WARNING Keep fire extinguisher closeby your generator and be familiar on how to use it.Consult your local fire department for correctextinguisher type.INSTALLATIONOUTDOORS: Choose a location where thegenerator will not be exposed to rain, snow or directsunlight. Position the generator on secure, levelground so it will not tip or slide down a hill. Place thegenerator so that the exhaust fumes will not bedirected towards people.The installation site must be free from water,moisture, or dust. All electrical components should beprotected from excessive moisture or the insulationsystem will deteriorate and result in grounding orshorting out the generating system.Foreign matters, such as dust, dirt, sand, lint, orabrasive materials can cause damage to the generatorhead and engine if allowed into its cooling system.NEVER install your generator inside confinedareas. Inside installation can cause health hazards ordeath.DANGER Remember, exhaust fumes aredeadly carbon monoxide gas, and must be vented tothe outside where there are no people. Cooling air ofsufficient amounts must be allowed to flow in andexhausted out to ensure proper cooling of the engineand generator head.