Initial Set-Up - NorthStar e300 Owner's Manual

Outdoor Use Only
1. WARNING
Location Hazards
Choose a suitable site for operating your engine to
prevent possible death from carbon monoxide poisoning
or injury from fire/explosion, hot surfaces, or equipment
tip-over.
Select a suitable outdoor location:
1. Never run the engine in an enclosed or partially
enclosed location such as a building, garage,
barn, shed, or house. These spaces can trap
poisonous gases. Running a fan or opening
windows will not provide adequate ventilation to
prevent dangerous CO build-up.
2. Only use the engine outdoors at least 20 feet
from the home, away from windows, vents, and
air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. If you
start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the
engine, shut off the engine and get to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY.
3. Position the engine so that the exhaust fumes
will not be directed towards people or building
air intakes.
4. Do not locate and use the engine in the
presence of flammable vapors, dust, gases, or
other potentially combustible materials.
5. Ensure that working, battery-operated or battery
back-up carbon monoxide alarms are used in
any dwelling/structure that is in close proximity
to the running engine.
Positioning:
1. Ensure the engine is positioned on a firm, level
(less than 3-degree slope), heat-resistant
surface.
2. Situate so there is adequate pulling room for
starting the engine using the recoil starter.
Attempting to pull at an odd angle could rip off
grip cord and/or cause muscular injuries to the
operator.
Airflow:
1. Situate so there is adequate clearance around
the engine to allow for airflow – at least 7 feet
from any non-combustible wall or obstruction.
2. Do not place any objects against or on top of
the engine.

Initial Set-Up

3. The engine needs adequate, unobstructed flow
of air to allow for proper combustion and
adequate cooling. Proper combustion can only
be obtained when there is a sufficient supply of
oxygen available for the amount of fuel being
burned. Cooling ventilation is required to
prevent overheating of the engine and possible
fire.
Exhaust:
Never attempt to attach ductwork to the muffler system
to allow for installation inside an enclosure. This could
cause heat build-up and increased exhaust back-
pressure, resulting in possible exhaust leakage or
damage to the engine.
1. The exhaust gas from your engine is extremely
hot and can cause combustible materials to
catch on fire.
2. Make sure the engine is at least 7 feet from all
combustible materials and structures during
operation.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher rated "ABC" nearby.
Keep it properly charged and be familiar with its
use.
4. Place the engine so that the exhaust fumes will
not be directed towards people or building air
intakes.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see,
smell, or taste. The CO generated by the engine can
rapidly accumulate, even in areas that appear to be well
ventilated, resulting in dangerous and fatal
concentrations within minutes. NEVER run engine
inside any enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, including
homes, garages, basements, sheds, boxes, pick-up
truck beds, RVs, or boats. These spaces can trap
poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open
windows. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using the engine, shut off the engine and get to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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WARNING
Exhaust Modification Hazard
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide Hazard