This safety manual is intended to point out some
common safety situations that may be encountered
during the normal operation and maintenance of your
pump and to instruct you in safety practices for dealing
with these conditions. This manual is
NOT
a substitute
for the manufacturer’s operating manual(s).
Additional precautions may be necessary, or some
instructions may not apply, depending on equipment,
attachments and conditions at the job site or in the
service area. The manufacturer has no direct control
over equipment loading, transportation, unloading,
application, operation, inspection or maintenance.
Therefore, it is
YOUR
responsibility to use good safety
practices in these areas.
The information provided in this manual supplements
the specific information about your pump that is
contained in the manufacturer’s operating manual(s).
Other information that may affect the safe operation of
your machine may be contained in the following:
• Safety signs, tags, nameplates
• Insurance requirements
• Employer safety and training programs
• Safety codes
• Local, state/provincial, and federal laws, rules, and
regulations
IMPORTANT!
Before you operate this machine,
make sure you have the manufacturer’s manual(s)
for this pump and all attachments or accessories.
If the manufacturer’s manual(s) are missing, obtain
replacements from your employer, equipment dealer, or
directly from the manufacturer. Keep this safety manual
and the manufacturer’s manual(s) with the machine at
all times. Read and understand all applicable manuals
before operating this pump or any other piece of
equipment.
Safety videos and other training resources are available
from some manufacturers and dealers. Operators are
encouraged to periodically review these resources.
Read and understand
manuals before
operating
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Foreword
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
“Attention! Stay alert! Your safety is involved!”
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals, or
elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of death or personal injury. Carefully read the
message that follows and inform other operators. Follow
instructions in the safety message.
Signal Words
Signal words are distinctive words that are typically
found on safety signs on the portable pumps and other
job site equipment. These words may also be found in
this manual and the manufacturer’s manual(s). These
words are intended to alert the operator to a hazard and
the degree of severity of the hazard.
DANGER
indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
is used to address
practices not related to physical
injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Safety Alerts
