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BACKPACK ELECTROFISHER
SECTION 7: ELECTROFISHING SAFETY (CONT.)
ELECTROFISHER OPERATION
1. Electrofish only as far as you can safely wade. Some
areas are unreachable with a backpack electrofisher.
2. Touching an active electrode is not recommended,
even while wearing Lineman gloves and waders.
3. Never electrofish with spectators on shore. Electric
fields can travel large distances through buried pipes,
metal culverts, and metal sheet piling.
4. If spectators show up during electrofishing, stop
the operation and go to explain to them what you
are doing. Explain the risks to them being there
and ask them to please leave for their own safety.
If they refuse to leave, stop electrofishing, load the
equipment and leave the area.
WARNING:
Operating this equipment in a manner not
specified in this manual, making modifications, or
using accessories not approved by Smith-Root, Inc.
may impair the protection offered by the equipment.
• Have electrical circuits checked only by qualified
technicians.
• Turn off the electrofisher before making any
connections or part replacements.
• Release chest strap before entering the water.
• Shut off power before entering or leaving the water.
• Stop work immediately if you get water in waders or
gloves.
• Operate slowly and carefully to prevent slips and falls.
• Always be sure that all crew members are clear
of electrodes before turning power on and before
energizing electrodes.
• Do not operate an electrofisher if you have any prior
heart ailments, wear a pacemaker, or are pregnant.