Wacker Neuson PTS 4V, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Information PTS 4V
Safe
operating
practices When operating this machine:
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Remain aware of the machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the machine’s moving parts.
When operating this machine:
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Do not operate a machine in need of repair.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE) Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this
machine:
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Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
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Safety glasses with side shields
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Hearing protection
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Safety-toed footwear
Safe
operating
practices
„
Do not open the priming plug when the pump is hot. Do not loosen or remove
inlet or discharge hose fittings when the pump is hot. Hot water inside could be
pressurized much like the radiator on an automobile. Allow the pump to cool to
the touch before loosening the plug and before loosening or removing the inlet
or discharge hose fittings.
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Do not position the pump on a loose, uneven, or unstable surface where it can
tip, roll, slide or fall! The pump must be secure before operating. Position the
pump on a firm, flat surface; adjust the trailer jacks to be sure the pump is level
and supported firmly.
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Do not open the pump housing cover while the pump is operating or start the
pump with the cover off. The rotating impeller inside the pump can cut or sever
objects caught in it.
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Do not block or restrict flow from the inlet line or the discharge line. Remove
kinks from the discharge line before starting the pump. Operation with a blocked
inlet line or discharge line can cause water inside the pump to overheat.
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Do not reach into or insert anything into the pump while the engine is on! The
impeller inside the pump housing is turning at all times while the engine is
running.
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Do not allow anyone to stand in front of the discharge port when starting the
engine or while priming the pump! The sudden out-rush of water could push or
knock a person down.
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Always make sure the hose connections on the pump are tight. A loose
connection could cause water to spray or result in a hose falling off the pump
while it is in operation.
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Always make sure the water stream from the pump discharge is not directed in
such a way so as to cause erosion to the surrounding ground or damage or
weakening of nearby structures!