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Miller Blue Star 185 Manual

Miller Blue Star 185 Manual

Gas engine-driven welder/ac generator
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Blue Star
Industrial Applications
Maintenance and repair
Quick
Farm/ranch applications
Construction
Specs
Stand-alone generator
Service trucks
Reliable Blue Star engine drive is the standard
for portable welder/generators.
Large 6.25-gallon fuel capacity
leads its class. Longer run
time for welder or generator
usage. See page 2 for fuel
consumption data.
Standard electric start for easy
engine start-up.
Standard auto idle. Idles engine
while not in use. Reduces fuel
consumption and noise.
Engine controls on front panel
for engine switch, idle control
and choke cable.
Hour meter provides easy
tracking of run hours for
maintenance intervals.
Compact and portable, its small
footprint uses little truck space.
Optional running gear also makes
the Blue Star one-man portable.
185
®
Processes
Stick (SMAW)
DC TIG (GTAW)
Air plasma cutting and gouging
with optional Spectrum
Welder/generator is warranted for three years, parts and labor.
Engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC
An ITW Welding Company
1635 West Spencer Street
P.O. Box 1079
Appleton, WI 54912-1079 USA
Output Range
Generator Power Output Rated at 104°F (40°C)
6,500 watts peak,
6,200 watts continuous
®
models
Net Weight
Equipment Sales US and Canada
Phone: 866-931-9730
FAX: 800-637-2315
International Phone: 920-735-4554
International FAX: 920-735-4125
Issued January 2018 • Index No. ED/2.5
Gas Engine-Driven
Welder/AC Generator
60–195 A
296 lb. (134 kg)
Class-leading 6,500-watt peak power
of regulated power to extend power
tool life.
Accu-Rated
peak generator power is
usable for maximum generator loads
such as plasma cutting, Millermatic
MIG welders and motor starting.
Single-range amperage control
makes setting amperage levels easy.
Quick-reference parameter chart
provides convenient amperage
setting guidance.
120-volt GFCI and 240-volt
receptacles provide power for jobsite
tools. Receptacles are circuit-breaker
protected.
Receptacle covers improve reliability
by protecting receptacles from debris.
Reliable air-cooled OHV engine ensures
consistent engine performance.
MillerWelds.com
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Summary of Contents for Miller Blue Star 185

  • Page 1 Reliable air-cooled OHV engine ensures consistent engine performance. Welder/generator is warranted for three years, parts and labor. Engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC Equipment Sales US and Canada MillerWelds.com An ITW Welding Company Phone: 866-931-9730...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    • 0.800 Under a continuous load of 3,000 watts of generator • 0.600 power, the Blue Star 185 will run for about 7.5 hours. 0.400 Welding at 130 amps (at 30 percent duty cycle), the • Idle Blue Star 185 will run for about 12.8 hours of operation.
  • Page 3: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1. Engine Hour Meter 2. 240 V Receptacle with Circuit Breaker 3. Engine Control Switch with Auto Idle 4. Choke Cable 5. 120 V GFCI Receptacles with Circuit Breakers 5. Single-Range Amperage Control 6. Quick-Reference Parameter Chart Power Usage Guide Typical Household The power generator is designed to provide strong power while keeping the voltage within 10 percent of 120/240 V.
  • Page 4 Remote Oil Drain Kit 224831 Receptacle Kit 088297 6 ft. cord with 240 V plug. Order from Miller Service Parts For use with 240 V receptacle. Order from Miller Service Parts 240 V Electrical Plug 213380 Includes spark plug and engine air filter. Order from Miller Service Parts...