Before Each Use - Fueling - North Star M110800J.1 Owner's Manual

Step Two: Fueling
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.
1. Engine off / cool
cap if engine is running or still hot.
2. Outdoor location Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors.
result.
3. Remove gas cap Remove engine gas cap.
4. Add gasoline Add gasoline through fill opening from a UL listed container.
5. Spills / splashes Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.
1. Move the log splitter away from spilled fuel on the ground.
2. Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
3. Gas soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
4. If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
6. Replace gas cap Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
7. Gasoline storage Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL listed, tightly sealed container.

Before Each Use - Fueling

WARNING:
A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas
WARNING:
Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure. Explosion can
Important Safety Instructions:
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Use approved container. NEVER pump fuel
directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can
build and ignite fuel. Use a UL listed fuel container
to transfer gas to the engine.
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Don't overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank.
Allow at least 1/2" of empty space below the fill neck
to allow for fuel expansion
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Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of
heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.
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