Set up Precautions
SAFETY
1.Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby.
2.Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
3.Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
4.Set up and use only on a flat, level, well‑ventilated surface.
5.Wear
6.Use only lubricants and fuel recommended in the Specifications chart of this manual.
Operating Precautions
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
1.CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Using an engine indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
2.Keep children away from the equipment, especially while it is operating.
3.Keep all spectators at least six feet from the Engine during operation.
4.Fire Hazard! Do not fill gas tank while engine is running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled. Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.
5.Do not touch engine during use. Let engine cool down after use.
6.Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the engine.
7.Only use a suitable means of transport and lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing capacity when transporting the Engine.
8.Secure the Engine on transport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and tilting.
9.Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
10.Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is running. Turn off the equipment (and remove safety keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
11.Engine can produce high noise levels. Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing. Always wear ear protection when operating or working around the gas engine while it is operating.
12.Wear
13.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the
engine’s magneto or recoil starter.
14.Use only accessories that are recommended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment.
15.Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
16.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
17.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations.
18.Use this equipment with both hands
only. Using equipment with only one hand can easily result in loss of control.
19.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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