Homelite UT40530, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
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Ensure all hoses are properly connected before using
the product.
Never operate the water pump without all
hoses connected.
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Never place hands or any other body part inside pump;
contact with moving parts can cause serious personal
injury.
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If fuel is spilled,
do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
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Before storing, allow the water pump to cool for 30
minutes and drain fuel from the unit.
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Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
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Store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this
purpose.

Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving
before transporting in a vehicle.

When servicing use only recommended or equivalent
parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
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Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained
from combustible materials.
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Keep hands and body out of the path of the pump’s
discharge.
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Secure the pump to reduce the risk of injury or
property damage due to unexpected tool movement.
If any tipping or walking is noticed, stop operation
and anchor the pump to prevent movement.
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Secure the outlet hose. An unsecured hose may whip or
“kick back” during operation and cause serious personal
injury.
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Do not use this product to pump gasoline, oils,
petroleum products, acids, alkalines, solvents,
flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade
solutions
. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the
machine. This water pump is only intended to pump
clean water.
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Risk for consumption. This product should never
be used to supply or drain water intended for human
consumption.
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Do not run the pump without a water source present
as this may damage the pump and decrease the
pump life.

Prime the pump by pouring water into the priming
port prior to starting the engine. Never start the
engine without priming the pump first.
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Do not interfere with the intake or discharge
function of the pump.
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Do not operate the pump unless a filtered suction
hose is attached and connected to a water source.
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Make sure you do not exceed the unit’s suction
limit.
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Avoid running the pump at low or high speeds for
extended periods of time as this may damage the
pump.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.