U.S. General 65204 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 5

11. Parts, especially exhaust system
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
12. Do not cover the engine or equipment
during operation.
13. Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-
rounding area clean at all times.
14. 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 differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
15. Do not operate the equipment with
known leaks in the engine's fuel sys-
tem.
16. This product contains or, when used,
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.)
17. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they
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.
18. Keep hands and feet away from
moving parts. Do not reach over or
across equipment while operating.
19. Before use, check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment's operation.
if damaged, have the equipment
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SKU 65204/
99918
serviced before using. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly main-
tained equipment.
20. Use the correct equipment for the
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
1. Before service, maintenance, or
cleaning:
a. turn the engine switch to its
"OFF" position.
b. allow the engine to completely
cool.
c. then, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
2. Keep all safety guards in place and in
proper working order. Safety guards
include the belt guard, muffler, air
cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat
shields, among other guards.
3. do not alter or adjust any part of
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.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the equipment. These carry impor-
tant information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
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