Champion Power Equipment C40940, Manual

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Safety Rules
Rev C49040-20070417 3
Safety Rules
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your water pump. Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER
DO NOT pump gasoline, oil-fuel mixtures,
detergents, acids, chemicals, beverages,
pesticides, fertilizers or any other flammable or
corrosive liquids.
Pumping volatile liquids may result in an
explosion or fire.
These liquids will corrode the pump and void
your warranty.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
DANGER
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or
death.
Operate water pump outdoors only in a well
ventilated area
DO NOT operate the water pump inside any
building, enclosure or compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
DANGER
The water pump develops powerful force.
DO NOT move the water pump when it is in use.
DO NOT use hoses or connectors that are worn,
damaged or frayed.
DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to
operate or service the water pump.
WARNING
DO NOT immerse this unit in water.
WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the water pump:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it
where it cannot contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.