Harbor Freight Tools 94344 User Manual

CONCRETE VIBRATOR

6.5 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON® ENGINE

Model 94344

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING!

A. You do not put engine oil in the Engine’s crankcase prior to its ﬁrst use. Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Engine with low or no engine oil.

Running the Engine with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit.

Your Warranty Is Voided If:

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product Compatibility For Use With Harbor Freight Tools’

Model 94345 Concrete Vibrator Head/Hose (Not Included)

Engine Type 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton®Recoil Start

Unleaded Gasoline Powered Engine Approval: 2006 CA Emissions Approval 2006 E.P.A. Phase II Regulations

Output Coupler 1-7/8” Inside Diameter

Shaft Connector 1” Diameter

Drive Type Direct Driven Output

Vibration Isolators Four Rubber Feet On Frame

Overall Dimensions 17-1/2” L x 17-3/4” W x 18-3/4” H

Unit Weight 61.6 Pounds

SAVE THIS MANUAL

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

GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, ﬁre, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from

debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when

operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Gasoline Engine’s Power Switch is

in its “OFF” position before moving the Concrete Vibrator and before performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures on the unit.

4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the Concrete Vibrator on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may

result in personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Always wear ANSI-

approved safety impact goggles when using this product. Hearing protection, helmet, and steel toed shoes must also be used.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

2. Do not use the Concrete Vibrator if the Gasoline Engine’s Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with its power switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

3. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

4. Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools and equipment are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.

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5. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained tools.

6. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualiﬁed repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualiﬁed personnel could result in a risk of injury.

2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

1. WARNING! Your Warranty is voided if:

A. You do not put engine oil in the Engine’s crankcase prior to its ﬁrst use.

Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Engine with low or no engine oil. Running the Engine with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit. Refer to the Engine manufacturer’s product manual (included)

for complete Engine service and maintenance instructions.

2. This Concrete Vibrator is designed for use only with the Harbor Freight Tools’ model 94345 Concrete Vibrator Head and Hose. Do not attempt to

use the Concrete Vibrator with any other type of Head and Hose.

3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Concrete Vibrator. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

4. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

5. Never leave the Concrete Vibrator unattended when its Engine (16) is running. Turn off the Engine, and wait until it completely stops rotating before leaving.

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6. Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with

the Concrete Vibrator.

7. DANGER! This Concrete Vibrator is designed for outdoor use only. Do not operate the Vibrator in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area. When running, the Engine (16) of this Vibrator produces carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, toxic fume that, when inhaled, can cause serious personal injury or death. Whenever possible, use a carbon monoxide detector (not included) to detect excessive carbon monoxide fumes in the work area and in the surrounding area.

8. Do not force the Concrete Vibrator. This machine will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.

9. Never stand on the Concrete Vibrator. Standing on the Vibrator could tip the tool, possibly causing personal injury and/or property damage.

10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force small tools and equipment to do the work of larger industrial tools and equipment. 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.

11. Store idle tools and equipment. When not in use, the Concrete Vibrator must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up the tool and keep out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.

12. Do not operate this tool if under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reﬂexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

13. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

14. WARNING! The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS

1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are ﬂammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class ﬁre extinguishers nearby.

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