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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.
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For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
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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