Harbor Freight Tools 65204 - Manual (Page 5)

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Parts, especially exhaust system 11.
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment
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during operation.
Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-
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rounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc.,
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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 differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
Do not operate the equipment with
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known leaks in the engine’s fuel sys-
tem.
This product contains or, when used,
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produces a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they
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must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of fluids and cleaning materi-
als as per any local, state, or federal
codes and regulations. Store oil rags
in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal
container.
Keep hands and feet away from
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moving parts. Do not reach over or
across equipment while operating.
Before use, check for misalignment
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or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment’s operation.
if damaged, have the equipment
serviced before using. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly main-
tained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the
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application. Do not modify the equip-
ment and do not use the equipment
for a purpose for which it is not in-
tended.
serVice PrecautiONs
Before service, maintenance, or 1.
cleaning:
turn the engine switch to its a.
“OFF” position.
allow the engine to completely
b.
cool.
then, remove the spark plug
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wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
Keep all safety guards in place and in 2.
proper working order. Safety guards
include the belt guard, muffler, air
cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat
shields, among other guards.
do not alter or adjust any part of
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the equipment or its engine that is
sealed by the manufacturer or dis-
tributor. Only a qualified service
technician may adjust parts that
may increase or decrease gov-
erned engine speed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
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heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
Maintain labels and nameplates on
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the equipment. These carry impor-
tant information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.