Harbor Freight Tools 3878 User Manual

SELF-PRIMING

®

SIPHON PUMP

3878

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
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Specifications

Intake Hose 50” L x 5/16” D
Discharge Hose 50” L x 5/16” D
Air Pressure Hose 16” with 90° Snap/Shut Valve
Dipstick T ube 31” L x 1/4” D

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the saf ety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this tool!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted. Do not siphon
flammable liquids near any heat or spark source. Do not smoke or allow smokers in
the vicinity of the Siphon Pump while siphoning flammable liquids.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let
them handle the Siphon Pump.

4. Store idle equipment. Always lock up the Siphon Pump and keep out of reach of
children.

5. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do
the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool
was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was
intended. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was
not intended.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

7. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles.
Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask or respirator when working around chemical dusts
and mists.

8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over
or across hoses.

SKU 3878

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