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Early symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure include headache,
breath, nausea, and dizziness. Continued exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of
muscular coordination, loss of consciousness, and then death.
fatigue, shortness of
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Most accidents with pumpset can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual
and on the pumpset. Some of the most common hazards are discussed below, along with
the best way to protect yourself and others.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the pumpset quickly in case of emergency.
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Be sure that anyone who operates the pumpset receives proper instruction. Do not let
children operate the pumpset without parental supervision.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Engine’s exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide, which you
Breathing carbon monoxide can KILL YOU IN MINUTES. To avoid carbon monoxide
poisoning, follow these instructions when operating a pumpset.
cannot see or smell.
Only run a pumpset OUTSIDE, far away from windows, doors, and
vents.
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Never operate a
inside a house, garage, basement, crawl
or partially enclosed space. Never ever operate a pumpset inside deep well.
pumpset
space, or any enclosed
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Never operate a
near open doors or windows.
pumpset
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Get fresh air and seek medical attention immediately if you suspect you have inhaled
carbon monoxide.
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PUMPSET SAFETY
Fire and Burn Hazards
Refuel With Care
Petrol and kerosene is extremely flammable, and petrol vapour can explode.
Allow the engine to cool if it has been in operation.
Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
Do not refuel during operation.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Never smoke near petrol and kerosene, and keep other flames and sparks away.
Always store petrol in an approved container.
Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the pumpset.
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
Keep the
at least 1 meter away from buildings and other
operation.
pumpset
equipment during
Do not enclose the pumpset in any structure.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
the pumpset. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool
before storing the pumpset indoors.
while after stopping
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Keep flammable materials away from the
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pumpset
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