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Summary of Important Safety Information (Continued)
Do not adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve.
Do not check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of cardboard or wood (at least two feet
long) with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look
for discoloration of the cardboard or wood.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and forth to relieve pressure before
changing or adjusting hydraulic system components such as hoses, tubing, fittings, or other components.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may be a
small puncture wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper
medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
Safety – During Use
Safety equipment/controls. Always operate the Hydraulic Power Pack with all controls properly adjusted for safe
operation.
Check for gasoline leak before starting. After opening gasoline valve, smell for gasoline before starting engine. If you
smell gasoline, DO NOT start engine. DO NOT light a match. DO NOT flip on an electrical switch. Exit area
immediately and call fire department.
Operating speed. Always operate the Hydraulic Power Pack at the manufacturer’s recommended speed. The maximum
speed of the engine pump is preset within safe limits.
Know how to stop. Know how to stop the Hydraulic Power Pack quickly if needed. Do the following in order until unit
is stopped. (1) First, use on/off switch on engine. (2) Alternatively, engage full choke to flood engine. (3) Pull
spark plug wire using an electrically insulated tool or glove.
Damaged. Do not operate the Hydraulic Power Pack with damaged, missing, incorrectly adjusted, or broken parts.
Carbon monoxide exhaust. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the Hydraulic Power
Pack, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Other exhaust dangers. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running Hydraulic Power Pack, and never operate near sources of sparks or
flames.
Hot muffler. Never touch hot muffler or hot exhaust manifold. Exhaust and engine parts can be very hot and will burn
you.
Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from moving parts of unit or its attachments.
Refueling. DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least five minutes.
Malfunction during operation. Always shut the machine off if any unusual noise or vibration occurs.
Vibration. Overexposure to any machine vibration daily may lead to circulatory or nerve damage.
Adjusting/repairing. Always turn off Hydraulic Power Pack and remove spark plug or spark plug wire before working
on the Hydraulic Power Pack to prevent accidental starting.