NorthStar M296026C Owner's Manual page 28

Summary of Important Safety Information
 Carbon monoxide exhaust. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the grinder, shut off the
engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
 Other exhaust dangers. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
 Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running grinder, and never operate near sources of sparks or flames.
 Hot muffler. Never touch hot muffler or hot exhaust manifold. Exhaust and engine parts can be very hot and will
burn you.
 Machine's moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from drive belts, cutter wheel, and other moving parts.
Never remove any drive belt or guard while the unit is operating. Contact with belt or rotating teeth will cause
personal injury.
 Refueling. DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least two minutes.
 Malfunction during operation. Always shut the machine off if any unusual noise or vibration occurs.
 Vibration. Overexposure to machine vibration on a daily basis may lead to circulatory or nerve damage.
 Adjusting / repairing. Always turn off grinder and remove spark plug or spark plug wire before working on the
grinder to prevent accidental starting.
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Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a fire
hazard.
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Shut off fuel supply. Make sure gasoline shut-off valve is in the OFF position.
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Prevent accidental starting. When grinder is not in use, remove key from starter (electric start engines) and secure
in a safe location, or remove spark plug in order to ensure that grinder cannot be started in a storage location or by
untrained persons.
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Storage location. Store the grinder in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights –
such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the grinder's gas
tank is empty. Residual gasoline could ignite.
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Exercise regularly. Exercise grinder every four weeks to dry out moisture that accumulates in the windings. If
grinder cannot be exercised on a regular basis, prepare grinder for long term storage.
Inspect and maintain your grinder on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition:
 Turn off grinder. Always turn off grinder and remove spark plug or spark plug wire before working on the engine or
grinder to prevent accidental starting.
 Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the grinder.
 Burns. Do not touch hot muffler. Muffler will be hot even if unit is stopped. Allow unit to cool before servicing.
 Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the grinder and
will void the warranty.
Safety – After use
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
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