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PORTABLE PUMPS
SAFETY-RELEVANT DATA
Thank you for purchasing a Godiva Pump.
Godiva Portable Pumps are designed to give safe and reliable service – however, BEFORE
operation it is essential that the Operating Instructions are carefully read and understood.
A risk-assessment of the pump has been conducted with the following results:
MAINTENANCE
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe operational
condition, as per regulation 5 in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
TRAINING
It is essential that Godiva pumps are operated ONLY by TRAINED PERSONNEL. Manufacturer’s
training can be obtained on application to Hale Products Europe
Ltd., Charles Street, Warwick
CV34 5LR, England. Tel: +44 (0)1926 623600.
ENGINE
When using Godiva pumps driven by a gasoline-powered engine, the following safety points
MUST be observed:
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DO NOT OPERATE the unit close to flammable materials or structures.
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Keep ALL UNTRAINED people AWAY from the unit during operation.
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PETROL is extremely flammable and MUST be HANDLED WITH CARE.
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DO NOT REFUEL until the engine is cold.
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DO NOT OVERFILL the fuel tank. After refuelling ENSURE that the fuel cap is refitted.
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DO NOT refuel whilst smoking or allow sparks or flames into the refuelling area.
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Be careful NOT TO SPILL fuel; if any fuel is spilled, ensure that the area is dry BEFORE
starting the engine. Godiva recommend refuelling when the engine is cold.
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DO NOT run the engine in an enclosed area as poisonous gases are given off which can cause
injury.
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The exhaust system becomes VERY HOT during operation and REMAINS HOT for a time
AFTER the engine has been stopped. DO NOT TOUCH the exhaust whilst the engine is hot.
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The starting system is driven by battery. Always connect the battery positive (+ve) cable
BEFORE the negative (–ve) and disconnect the negative BEFORE the positive.
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Batteries produce EXPLOSIVE GASES so keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away.
NOISE
When running, the engine-driven portable pump is noisy so EAR PROTECTION IS NECESSARY.
MANUAL HANDLING
The Godiva Portable Pump design incorporates suitable lifting handles or points.
A manual-handling sheet is provided with each model.
The secondary starting method (hand-start) provided MUST BE USED WITH CARE. Follow the
operating instructions provided.
S. Tudor
Engineering Manager
February 2001