Table Of Contents; Safety - Harbor Freight Tools 179cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 6
Setup .......................................................... 6
Operation .................................................... 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire, serious injury, and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Setup Precautions
1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable
and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel
storage and handling procedures. Do not store
fuel or other flammable materials nearby.
2. Have multiple ABC class fire
extinguishers nearby.
3. Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator
should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
For engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
For other technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Maintenance .............................................. 12
Parts Lists and Diagrams .......................... 18
Warranties ................................................. 22
will result in death or serious injury.
could result in death or serious injury.
could result in minor or moderate injury.
4. Set up and use only on a flat, level,
well-ventilated surface.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up.
6. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended
in the engine manual or in the
Specifications chart of this manual.
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