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SAFETY NOTES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be
followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death.
The following formatting options will apply when calling the reader’s attention to the DANGERS,
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
DANGER
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property or equipment
damage.
Note:
Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body
of this manual.
OPERATING SAFETY
Before using the pump, be sure you read and understand all of the instructions. This equipment was
designed for specific applications;
DO NOT
modify or use this equipment for any application other than
which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous.
Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments
and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment
before being allowed to operate or set up the pump. The following points should be practiced at all times:
•
The area immediately surrounding the pump should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
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Position and operate pump on a firm, level surface.
•
NEVER
start a unit in need of repair.
•
NEVER
modify the pump or use it in a manner other than for what it was designed.
•
DO NOT
start the pump if any panels or guards are loose or missing.
•
Move the engine start switch to the “OFF” position when servicing or troubleshooting.
•
Use hearing protection if you will be near an operating pump for an extended period of time.
•
Keep clear of pump suction and discharge openings while pump engine is running.
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Keep all body parts, loose clothing and any other obstructions away from moving parts.
•
NEVER
operate a unit while tired, distracted, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
