Harbor Freight Tools 65309 - Manual (Page 4)

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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.
The exposed PTO shaft is danger-
2.
ous. Do not operate the generator
without the guards in place and in
good condition. Stay away from the
PTO shaft during operation.
Drive shaft Guards must be in place
3.
and not spinning. Drive shaft must be
secured at both ends.
Keep children away from the equip-
4.
ment, especially while it is operating.
Do not leave the equipment unat-
5.
tended when it is running. Turn off
the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the
work area.
Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses, 6.
hearing protection, and NIOSH-ap-
proved dust mask/respirator under a
full face shield during use.
People with pacemakers should
7.
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. Caution is neces-
sary when near the engine’s magneto
or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are recom-
8.
mended 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.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-
9.
spheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Electrical sparks may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep the generator, tractor, and
10.
surrounding area clean and clear of
debris at all times.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
11.
and use common sense when operat-
ing this piece of equipment. Do not
use this piece of equipment while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
12.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, cloth-
ing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
13.
ing and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the equipment
in unexpected situations.