5. Health and Safety Information
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Important: Read all the Health and Safety instructions
before attempting to operate, maintain or repair this
product. Non-compliance with these instructions may
result in injury or damage to the user or the product.
5.1 General Health and Safety
Instructions
• ONLY trained persons familiar with the Health and
Safety information and use of this product may
operate the pump.
− DO NOT allow children or persons who are not
trained in the use of this product to operate it.
• Observe all standard safety precautions and good
practices when in a workshop environment.
• Allow adequate space for the pump and hoses during
use.
• Keep your work environment clear and well-lit, with
bystanders at a safe distance.
• Use the product only in the manner instructed in this
manual.
• DO NOT use this product while tired or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medication.
• DO NOT modify this product in any way.
• ONLY use spare parts supplied by Draper Tools.
• Check the product for broken, worn, or loose parts
before every use.
WARNING! DO NOT use the product if any part
of the machine is damaged. Have it repaired
immediately by approved and suitably qualified
personnel.
• Keep your hands, face, other body parts and loose
clothing away from moving parts when the pump is in
use.
• NEVER leave this machine running unattended.
− ALWAYS switch the machine off and allow it to
cool before walking away.
• ALWAYS ensure that the pump has been switched off,
cooled and has completely stopped before moving or
maintaining the product.
− After use, ALWAYS allow at least 30 minutes for
the pump to cool before moving or maintaining
the product.
− ALWAYS disconnect and drain the suction and
discharge hoses before moving or maintaining the
product.
• Maintain and clean the tool frequently and thoroughly
to ensure a long lifespan for the product.
• This product must be repaired ONLY by suitably
qualified personnel authorised to do so by
Draper Tools.
5.2 Additional Health and Safety
Instructions for this Trash Water Pump
ATTENTION
This product is NOT shipped with engine oil. ALWAYS
check and top up the engine oil before every use.
• Use this product ONLY on firm, level surfaces.
• DO NOT expose this machine to water or wet
environments.
− ONLY the connected hoses and internal pumping
system should come into contact with liquids.
• NEVER use the pump if the stop switch is faulty,
unusable, or missing.
• Ensure that the suction and discharge hoses are laid
out flat and safely.
• NEVER operate the pump without first correctly
priming it.
ATTENTION
NEVER operate the pump without water passing
through it.
• ALWAYS wear ear defenders while working near this
machine.
• NEVER obstruct the discharge outlet or hose as this
may severely damage the product.
• NEVER allow the pump or its contents to freeze.
• NEVER use this product to pump corrosive or toxic
materials.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct any ventilation points or
grilles.
• NEVER stand or step on the pump or frame.
• DO NOT attempt to move the pump by pulling on or
lifting the hosing.
− Carry the pump ONLY by the metal frame.
− The pump is heavy; use any appropriate lifting
equipment to move the pump and ask for
assistance if required.