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SKU 97964
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Mount and use the Engine securely
4.
and only on a flat, level, well-venti
-
lated surface.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
5.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up.
Use only oil and fuel recommended
6.
in the “Specifications” section of this
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.
Keep children away from the Engine,
2.
especially while it is operating.
Do not leave the Engine unattended
3.
when it is running. Turn off the En-
gine before leaving the work area.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
4.
and hearing protection during use.
People with pacemakers should
5.
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-
6.
mended by Harbor Freight Tools for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one Engine may become
hazardous when used on another
piece of Engine.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-
7.
spheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Gasoline-powered engines may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
8.
and use common sense when operat-
ing this Engine. Do not use this En-
gine while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
9.
ing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the Engine
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
10.
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.
Parts, especially exhaust system
11.
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the Engine during op-
12.
eration.
