F03636 Issue No. 16122008 Page 3/10
General Safety Instructions for the Operation of Power Equipment
The goal of Flextool is to produce power equipment that helps the operator work safely and
efficiently. The most important safety device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and
good judgement are the best protection against injury. All possible hazards cannot be
covered here, however we have highlighted some of the important items. Individuals should
look for and obey Caution, Warning and Danger signs placed on equipment, and displayed in
the workplace. Operators should read and follow safety instructions packed with this product.
Learn how this machine works. Even if you have previously used similar machines, carefully
check out the machine before you use it. Get the “feel” of it and know its capabilities,
limitations, potential hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
The PortaPump is a hand held lightweight pump designed to remove low levels of
accumulated dirty water from wall foundations prior to the pouring of concrete.
Unlike other pumps the PortaPump is designed to pick up and discharge the maximum
amount of residual water left in trenches including suspended solids up to 5mm.
It also has many other uses such as clearing water from ponds, bilges, sumps etc.
The PortaPump is to be used for pumping water only and is not suitable for pumping
chemicals or flammable substances. It is not intended for continuous running at full volume
for long periods.
The unit is supplied with the pump and shaft disconnected from the motor unit. To attach the
flexible shaft and pump, place the threaded ferrule end of the flexible shaft approximately 20
mm from the coupling housing. Engage the square end of the flexible shaft core assembly
into the squared seal sleeve adaptor.
The threaded ferrule end of the flexible shaft may now be screwed into the motor adaptor.
Rotate the ferrule end of the flexible shaft in an anti-clockwise direction to engage the left
hand thread. Once tightened by hand use multi-grip pliers to ensure the ferrule is tightened
sufficiently to stop it from working loose and coming detached during operation.
The PortaPump as supplied includes 2 metres of flexible discharge hose attached to the
pump outlet. A standard male Camlok adaptor is fitted to the opposite end of this. It is
recommended that to conduct discharge water further away from the pump a 5 metre
accessory hose including a 1-1/4” female Camlok coupling be used.
A 1 litre container of Honda 10w/30 engine oil is included with the unit. Engine oil capacity is
100 ml. To add oil place the unit on a level surface and remove the oil filler cap. Add oil until
the oil level reaches the edge of the oil filler neck & reinstall the oil filler cap.
Fuel may now be added and the unit is ready for operation.
INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS
ASSEMBLY