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Safety Setup Operation 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. Keep hands and feet away from the Compactor Base (53). Grip the Upper Handle (32) of the Vibrator Plate firmly with both hands. Never place tools under the Vibrator Plate. 4. Keep all spectators at least six feet from the Vibrator Plate during operation. 5. Only use a suitable means of transport and lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing capacity when transporting the Vibrator Plate. 6. Only use sturdy loading ramps with sufficient weight bearing capacity. Secure the Vibrator Plate on transport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and tilting. 7. Keep a safe distance away from the edges and banks of ditches and use care to prevent the Vibrator Plate from toppling over. 8. Ascend slopes carefully in a direct path. 9. Pull backwards up steep slopes to prevent the Vibrator Plate from toppling over onto the operator. 10. When performing compacting work in the vicinity of buildings or above pipelines, make sure to check the affect of the vibrations on the buildings and pipelines. If necessary, immediately stop the compacting work. 11. Park the Vibrator Plate on a firm and level surface. 12. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations. 20. Use this equipment with both hands only. Using equipment with only one hand can easily result in loss of control. 21. 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. 22. Parts, especially exhaust system components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts. 23. Do not cover the engine or equipment during operation. 24. Keep the equipment, engine, and surrounding area clean at all times. Operation Maintenance Item 69738 For engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. For other technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3