F03636 Issue No. 16122008 Page 5/10
! ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Follow electrical safety procedures when using the water pump in locations where electricity
is present.
! FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
PETROL is extremely flammable and explosive under some conditions.
ENSURE that petrol is only stored in an approved storage container.
DO NOT refuel the engine while it is in operation or hot. Allow the engine to cool before
refilling.
DO NOT refuel the engine in the vicinity of sparks, naked flames or a person smoking.
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol when refuelling. Spilled petrol or petrol
vapour may ignite. If spillage occurs, ensure that the machine is dry before starting the
engine.
Motor vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill
quantities of fuel. In order to reduce risk of fuel spillage and fire, firmly tighten fuel cap by
hand.
To reduce the risk of serious injury from burns, never attempt to refuel the unit until it has
been stopped and completely removed from the operator.
! CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol engine in a confined space without adequate ventilation.
CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases from the petrol engine can cause death in confined
spaces.
! NOISE HAZARDS
EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing. Wear approved
hearing protection while working in the vicinity of the machine to limit noise exposure, as
required by Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ALWAYS wear protective clothing and footwear when using the pump.
GOGGLES for eye protection may also be necessary.
USE GLOVES when handling and inspecting the flexible shaft outer casing. Excessive wear
of the rubber cover can expose the wire braided reinforcement, allowing it to project and
cause injury.
