Operator’s Manual
SS20T and SS30T Water Pumps
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Intended Use /
Foreseeable Misuse
This is a motorized, water pump used for removing and
disposing of excess water. It is user controlled. It has a petrol-
fuelled internal combustion engine that powers the pump. It
shall not be used for any other purpose.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operator’s Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is
the operator’s responsibility.
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Read and follow all safety instructions.
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Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
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Maintain the machine according to directions and
schedule included in this Storm Surge operator’s
manual.
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Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the machine.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety.
Before Operating Engine:
NOTE Please read this section carefully: Read entire
operating and maintenance instructions for this
product and the engine which accompanies it.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious
injury or death. Operate the machine according
to the safety instructions outlined here and
inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this
machine must read the instructions and be familiar
with the controls.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR
YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL
WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS,
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY
WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP
AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS
OF MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK
OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE
TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE
FOLLOWED.
WARNING
DO NOT USE TO PUMP FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, KEROSENE,
ETC. DO NOT USE IN FLAMMABLE AND/OR
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. PUMP SHOULD ONLY
BE USED TO PUMP WATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.