5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Water pumps are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
to instructions. Read and understand this owners manual fully before operating this pump.
You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with the pump controls and by observing
safe operating procedures.
OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITY
• Know how to stop the water pump quickly in case of emergency.
• Be sure that anyone who operates the water pump receives proper instruction in it’s safe
use.
WARNING!:
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS
• Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
NEVER
run this water pump in an enclosed space or partly enclosed space.
ALWAYS
ensure a high level of ventilation in the area that you intend to use the water pump
to avoid the potential build up of carbon monoxide.
WARNING!:
FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
- Keep the water pump at least 3 feet (1 metre) away from buildings and other equipment
during
operation.
- Do not enclose the water pump in any structure.
- Keep flammable materials away from the water pump.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping
the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool before
storing the water pump indoors.
• Petrol is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks where the water pump is refuelled or where petrol is stored. Refuel
in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
• Fuel vapours are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make
sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the water pump.
PUMP OPERATION
• Do not operate this product without being completely familiar on all safety aspects,
functions and most importantly how to stop the engine in an emergency.
• Never use the pump if the stop switch is FAULTY or not functional.
• Do not use the pump indoors; fumes can kill. Only operate in a well ventilated area and at
least 1M away from buildings.
• Never operate the pump without first priming it fully.
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