Product Manual

Important Safety Rules
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cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
• Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running truck loader vac, 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. Never operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible materials near the
muffler
• Slopes. Never operate this unit on slopes greater than listed in the specification’s sections of this manual
• Starting. Never attempt to start engine without the hose and all associated safety systems securely in
place.
• Hose. Never remove hose until engine and all moving parts have stopped.
• Clogs: Turn truck loader vac OFF and wait for all moving parts to completely stop. Disconnect the spark
plug wire before attempting to free any clogged area.
• Maintenance/Repair: Turn truck loader vac OFF and wait for all moving parts to completely stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire before moving, unclogging, refueling or performing maintenance or
repairs.
• Starting & Stopping Unit: Make sure hands, feet and all body parts are clear of intake hose. Make sure
the inlet is empty when starting the machine.
• Machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from moving parts. Never remove any
guard while the unit is operating. Contact with rotating impeller will cause personal injury.
• Refueling. DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least two minutes.
• Worksite. Set up your work site so you are not endangering people or the surroundings. Ensure work
area is marked and section off so bystanders cannot enter.
• Malfunction during operation. Always shut the machine off if any unusual noise or vibration occurs.
• Vibration. Overexposure to machine vibration on a daily basis may lead to circulatory or nerve damage.
• Adjusting / repairing. Always turn off truck loader vac and remove spark plug or spark plug wire before
working on the truck loader vac to prevent accidental starting.
SAFETY – AFTER USE
• Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be
a fire hazard.
• Shut off fuel supply. Make sure gasoline shut-off valve is in the OFF position.
• Prevent accidental starting. When truck loader vac is not in use, remove key from starter (electric start
engines) and secure in a safe location, or remove spark plug in order to ensure that truck loader vac
cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons.
• Storage location. Store the truck loader vac in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames,
sparks or pilot lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas
appliances – EVEN IF the truck loader vac’s gas tank is empty. Residual gasoline could ignite.
SAFETY – INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Inspect and maintain your truck loader vac on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working
condition:
• Turn off truck loader vac. Always turn off truck loader vac and remove spark plug or spark plug wire
before working on the engine or truck loader vac to prevent accidental starting.
• Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the truck loader
vac.
• Burns. Do not touch hot muffler. Muffler will be hot even if unit is stopped. Allow unit to cool before
servicing.