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Service precautions – Harbor Freight Tools 65204 User Manual

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SKU 65204/

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Parts, especially exhaust system

11.

components, get very hot during use.

Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment

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during operation.
Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-

13.

rounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc.,

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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.
Do not operate the equipment with

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known leaks in the engine’s fuel sys-

tem.
This product contains or, when used,

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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.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they

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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.
Keep hands and feet away from

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moving parts. Do not reach over or

across equipment while operating.
Before use, check for misalignment

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or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts, and any other condition that

may affect the equipment’s operation.

if damaged, have the equipment

serviced before using. Many ac-

cidents are caused by poorly main-

tained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the

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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

Before service, maintenance, or

1.

cleaning:

turn the engine switch to its

a.

“OFF” position.
allow the engine to completely

b.

cool.
then, remove the spark plug

c.

wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

Keep all safety guards in place and in

2.

proper working order. Safety guards

include the belt guard, muffler, air

cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat

shields, among other guards.
do not alter or adjust any part of

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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.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,

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heavy-duty work gloves, and dust

mask/respirator during service.
Maintain labels and nameplates on

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the equipment. These carry impor-

tant information. If unreadable or

missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools

for a replacement.

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