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4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL WP 230 water pump is designed for pumping
freshwater to a maximum height of 27 meters and from a
maximum depth of 8 meters.
The STIHL WP 230 water pump is not designed for the
following applications:
– Pumping gasoline, oil, thinners, solvents and similar
substances.
– Pumping acids, alkaline solutions, bases and similar
substances.
– Pumping liquid foodstuffs.
– Pumping saltwater.
– Pumping water at a temperature of over 40°C.
WARNING
￭ Using the water pump for purposes for which it is not
designed may result in serious or fatal injuries and
damage to property.
► Use the water pump as described in this instruction
manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the water
pump. The user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► If the water pump is passed on to another person:
Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the water
pump. If the user’s physical, sensory or mental ability
is restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the water pump.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the water pump for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
￭ The water pump’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere with some
pacemakers. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the pacemaker
is not affected.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.