Harbor Freight Tools 68120 Manual De Usuario

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Horizontal Engines 

        

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.

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 Specifications chart of this manual.

1. 

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.  Keep all spectators at least six feet 

from the Engine during operation.

4.  Fire Hazard! Do not fill gas tank while engine is 

running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled. 

Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine. 

Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.

5.  Do not touch engine during use. Let 

engine cool down after use. 

6.  Never store fuel or other flammable 

materials near the engine.

7.  Only use a suitable means of transport and 

lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing 

capacity when transporting the Engine.

8.  Secure the Engine on transport vehicles to 

prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and tilting.

9.  Industrial applications must follow 

OSHA requirements.

10. 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.

11.  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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Do not overreach.  Keep proper footing and 

balance at all times.  This enables better control 

of the equipment in unexpected situations.

18. Use this equipment with both hands 

only.  Using equipment with only one hand 

can easily result in loss of control.

19. 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.