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Blue Star®185
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Issued June 2014 • Index No. ED/2.5 Gas Engine-Driven Welder/AC Generator Industrial Applications Quick Specs Maintenance Repair Farm/Ranch Applications Construction Stand-Alone Generator Service Trucks Stick (SMAW) DC TIG (GTAW) Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging with optional Spectrum models Output Range for DC Stick/TIG 60–195 A Generator Power Output Rated at 104° F (40° C) 6500 W Peak, 6200 W Continuous Accu-Rated™ Not Inflated – Generator Power Reliable Blue Star engine drive is the standard for portable welder/generators. Class-leading 6500-watt peak power of regulated power to extend power tool life. Large 6.25-gallon fuel capacity leads its class. Longer run time for welder or generator usage. See page 2 for fuel consumption data. Accu-Rated™ peak generator power is usable for maximum generator loads such as plasma cutting, Millermatic® MIG welders and motor starting. Standard electric start for easy engine start-up. Single-range amperage control makes setting amperage levels easy. Standard auto idle. Idles engine while not in use. Reduces fuel consumption and noise. Quick-reference parameter chart provides convenient amperage setting guidance. Engine controls on front for engine switch, idle control and choke cable. 120 V GFCI and 240 V receptacles provide power for jobsite tools. Receptacles are circuit-breaker protected. Hour meter provides easy tracking of run hours for maintenance intervals. Receptacle covers improve reliability by protecting receptacles from debris. Compact and portable, its small footprint uses little truck space. Optional running gear also makes the Blue Star one-man portable. Reliable air-cooled OHV engine ensures consistent engine performance. Welder/generator is warranted by Miller for 3 years, parts and labor. Engine is warranted 3 years by engine manufacturer. Equipment Sales US and Canada An ITW Company 1635 West Spencer Street P.O. Box 1079 Appleton, WI 54912-1079 USA Phone: 866-931-9730 FAX: 800-637-2315 International Phone: 920-735-4554 International FAX: 920-735-4125

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Specifications (Subject to change without notice.) Net Weight (without fuel) Welding Mode Amperage Range Rated Weld Output at 104° F (40° C)* Single-Phase Generator Power 185 A at 25 V, 20% Duty Cycle 150 A at 25 V, 100% Duty Cycle Peak: 6500 watts Continuous: 6200 watts 120/240 VAC, 40/26 A Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards. Engine Specifications (Engines warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.) Engine Brand and Warranty Engine Speeds Fuel Capacity Type One-cylinder, four-cycle, air-cooled, OHV Standard Shutdowns Performance Data...

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1. Engine Hour Meter 2. Engine Switch with Auto Idle 3. Choke Cable 4. 240 VAC and 120 VAC GFCI Receptacles 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 VAC. 120/240 VAC ±10 percent is the range where tools and motors are designed to operate. This increases tool/motor performance and tool/motor life. Tool Hand Drill 1/4 inch 1/2 inch Running Watts Electric Range 6-inch Element 8-inch Element Microwave Oven (625 watts)...

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Genuine Miller Options and Accessories ® Protective Cover #301 245 Blue with logo. Attractive, mildew-resistant, odor-free, water-resistant cover protects your machine’s finish. Running Gear #301 246 Compact, balanced, lightweight, wheelbarrow-style running gear designed for easy on-site mobility. Lifting Eye #195 353 Secure lift point when picking up machine. Spectrum® 375 #907 532 115/230 V with 20-foot torch. Cuts up to 3/8-inch mild steel. See Lit. Index No. PC/9.1. Spark Arrestor Kit #301 244 Mandatory when operating on California grasslands, brush, or forest-covered land and all...

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