North Star M165957K owner manual About Your Generator, Read this Manual

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About Your Generator

About Your Generator

Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator!

About Your Generator

This engine-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to 8000 Watts of electrical power (6600 watts continuous, 8000 watts surge). It can supply power:

1.As a portable power source. You can plug appliances directly into the generator’s electrical outlets.

2.As a back-up, standby power source for a building. A licensed electrician can connect the generator to your building’s electrical system via the installation of an UL-approved transfer switch. (See the “Installation & Initial Set-up” section of this manual to learn more about specific requirements and precautions relating to wiring the generator to your building’s electrical system.)

You must select a generator adequately sized for your power needs. You need to determine the power needs of all the appliances/tools you wish to power at the same time and choose a generator rated to provide at least that power level. See the “Power Load Planning & Management” section of this manual to determine your specific power load requirements and then compare them to this generator’s rated capacity. You must not overload the generator. Overloading will cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices, and may also result in fire.

Be sure to read about site selection and grounding requirements for running this generator. More detailed information can be found in the “Installation & Initial Set-up, Steps 5 & 6” of this manual.

This generator is too heavy for one person to lift without mechanical assistance. An optional wheel kit is available from NorthStar and is recommended if you will be moving the generator unassisted. Other optional accessories available from NorthStar include a cover for storage, UL-approved transfer switches, and extension cords.

Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions about optional accessories or to order.

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Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator!Read this Manual WARNING

Improper use or maintenance of this generator can result in serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock/electrocution, fire/explosion, or burns.

Read this manual completely before using the generator and follow all instructions and safety rules.

You must follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual. Keep this manual for reference and review.

Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance will result in operator safety, as well as best performance and long life of the generator. For detailed engine operation and maintenance information, always refer to the engine Owner’s Manual furnished with the generator.

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North Star M165957K About Your Generator, Read this Manual, Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator