Harbor Freight Tools 68375 manual Engine Precautions Operating Precautions

5.Use only lubricants and fuel recommended in the Specifications chart of this manual.

6.Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up.

Engine Precautions

Follow engine precautions and instructions in the included engine instruction manual.

Operating Precautions

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.Do not touch Pump engine during use.

4.Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the Pump engine.

5.Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

6.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.

7.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.

8.Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses, hearing protection, and NIOSH-approved dust mask/ respirator under a full face shield along with steel-toed work boots during use.

9.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.

10.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.

11.Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes.

12.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.

13.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations.

14.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.

15.Parts, especially exhaust system components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts.

16.Do not cover the engine or equipment during operation.

17.Keep the equipment, engine, and surrounding area clean at all times.

18.Use the equipment, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

19.Do not operate the equipment with known leaks in the engine’s fuel system.

20.This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

21.When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal container.

22.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

Do not reach over or across equipment while operating.

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