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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Your GASOLINE WATERPUMP has many features
that will make your job faster and easier. Safety,
performance and reliability have been given
for top priority designing of this tool, qualities
to make easier its maintain and its operation.
This water pump has many good characteristics
such as maximum power, low noise, low fuel
consumption, low pollution, compact structure,
and small size. It’s used for project drain and
irrigation.
WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all indications listed be-
low, may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
ous personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY IN WORKING AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Some power tools create
sparks which may provoke fire.
Keep away observers, children and visitors
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
OHV / FOUR-STROKE ENGINES FEATURES:
• Four-stroke engines exhibit outstanding pow-
er and durability, operational noise is exception-
ally low. Also, exhaust is cleaner and there is less
smoke since there is no need to blend oil with
the gasoline.
• OHV engines consume approximately 30% less
fuel and 50% less oil than side valve engines.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
GASOLINE WATER PUMP
WARNING: Failure to follow these instruc-
tions and warnings may result in death, per-
sonal injury or property damage.
• For your safety, never pump flammable or cor-
rosive liquids such as gasoline or acid.
• Avoid pump corrosion, never pump sea water,
muddy water, chemical solutions, or caustic liq-
uids such as used oil, wine, or milk.
• Place the pump on a firm, level surface. If the
pump is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may
be as result.
• To prevent fire hazards and to provide ad-
equate ventilation, keep the pump at least 1
meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation.
• Do not place flammable objects close to the
pump. Check local laws and regulations before
operating.
• Learn how to stop the pump quickly, and un-
derstand the full operation of the controls.
• Do not allow anyone to operate the pump
without proper instructions. Do not allow chil-
dren to operate the pump. Keep children and
pets away from the area of operation.
IMPORTANT: Gasoline is extremely flam-
mable and is explosive under certain conditions
and circumstances.
• Do not smoke or allow flames near or where
the pump is refueled or anywhere gasoline is
stored.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped.
• Do not overfill the tank.
• Make sure that the filler cap is closed securely.
NOTE: Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon
monoxide.
• Avoid inhalation of exhaust gasses.
• Never run the pump in a closed garage or con-
fined area.
• The muffler becomes very hot during opera-
tion and remains hot for a while after stopping
the engine.
• Be careful do not touch the muffler while it
is hot.
• Let the engine cool before storing the pump
indoors.
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible gas that, if
inhaled in large proportions, can result in death
or serious personal injury. If you begin to feel
dizzy or weak while using the water pump, turn
it off and immediately go to a cool place; You
may suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning.
b) Good ventilation for cooling. Air circulation
and temperatures are important for air-cooled
units. Temperatures should not exceed 40 °C
(104 °F) of room temperature.
c) Fill the water pump with fuel in a well-lit area.
Avoid spilling fuel and never refill with fuel while
the water pump is running. Wait until the engine
cools for at least 2 minutes before refueling.
d) Do not refuel near flames, pilots or electrical
equipment that release sparks, such as power
tools, welders and grinders.
e) The engine must always have installed the
silencer and the air filter, which must be in good
condition at all times as they stop the fire in case
of an ignition in the engine.
f) Do not smoke near the water pump.
• Do not put anything in the ventilation slots,
even when the water pump is not in operation.
This can damage the water pump or cause per-
sonal injury.