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GENERAL PUMP SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions,  illustrations  and  specifica

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tions provided with the pump. 

Failure to follow all 

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, 

fire  and/or  serious  injury. 

Save all warnings and 

instructions for future reference.

PUMP USE AND CARE

• Do not place pump under water or in wet areas. 

Place pump in dry locations only.

• Risk of Electric Shock. Do NOT connect conduit 

to pump.

• This pump has been evaluated for use with clear 

water only.  It is not designated to handle salt 

water,  brine,  laundry  discharge,  or  any  other 

application which may contain caustic chemicals 

and/or foreign material. 

This pump is not suitable 

for use with aquatic life. Pump damage or failure 

could occur if used in these applications and will 

void the warranty.

• Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such 

as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use 

in  a  flammable  and/or  explosive  atmosphere. 

Personal injury and/or death could result.

• Not for potable water or other potable liquids.

• Do not pump water with a temperature over 

6

C

 

(

14

F

). Do not pump sand, particulate, or large 

debris. 

Damage to the pump will occur.

• Do not allow pump to run dry for more than 

10 seconds. Turn off pump quickly when job is 

complete. 

Damage to the pump could occur.

• Do not allow this pump to operate unattended. 

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal 

injury and/or death.

•Do not pump water from a creek, pond, or source 

where foreign objects may be sucked into the 

pump. 

Solids may enter the inlet hose.

•Always remove battery pack before attempting 

to install or service the pump. 

Never handle pump 

with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp 

surface or in water. Fatal electrical shock could occur.

•Secure the discharge hose before starting the 

pump.

 An  unsecured  discharge  hose  may  whip. 

Personal injury and/or death could result.

• Do not use the pump if the switch does not turn 

it on and off. 

Any pump that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•Always  remove  battery  pack  from  the  pump 

before making any adjustments, changing ac

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cessories, or storing appliance. 

Such preventive 

safety  measures  reduce  the  risk  of  starting  the 

appliance accidentally. 

• Maintain pump and accessories. Check for mis-

alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage 

of parts and any other condition that may affect 

the pump’s operation. If damaged, have the pump 

repaired before use. 

 Accidents can be caused by 

a poorly maintained pump.

• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean 

and free from oil and grease. 

Slippery handles and 

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and 

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or 

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate pump in explosive atmospheres, 

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, 

gases or dust. 

Motors create sparks which will 

ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep  bystanders,  children,  and  visitors  away 

while operating pump. 

Distractions will result in 

mistakes.

• Indoor use only.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating this pump. Do 

not attempt to operate this pump while you are 

tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or 

medication. 

A moment of inattention may result in 

serious personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing 

or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, 

clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair could be caught 

in moving parts. 

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 

balance at all times. 

Proper footing and balance 

enables better control in unexpected situations. 

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec

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tion. 

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and hard 

hat must be used for appropriate conditions.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use 

of tools allow you to become complacent and 

ignore tool safety principles. 

A careless action can 

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the 

manufacturer. 

A charger that is suitable for one type 

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used 

with another battery pack.

• Use  pumps  only  with  specifically  designated 

battery packs. 

Use of any other battery packs may 

create a risk of injury and fire.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 

from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, 

keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, 

that can make a connection from one terminal 

to another. 

Shorting the battery terminals together 

may cause burns or a fire. 

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden

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tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts 

eyes, additionally seek medical help. 

Liquid 

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam

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aged or modified. 

Damaged or modified batteries 

may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, 

explosion or risk of injury.

• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or 

excessive temperature. 

Exposure to fire or tem

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perature above 

130°C (265°F)

 may cause explosion.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge 

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature 

range specified in the instructions. 

Charging im

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properly or at temperatures outside the specified range 

may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• Disconnect the battery pack from pump. Release 

all pressure within the system before servicing 

any component.

• Drain all liquids from system before servicing.

• Periodically inspect pump and system compo-

nents, checking for weak and/or worn hoses. 

Check impeller for wear or blockage. 

Ensure all 

connections are secure.

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