Water Pump User Manual

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WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda multi-purpose pump!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest pumps on the market. We want to help you get the best results
from your new pump and to operate it safely. This manual contains
information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
When your pump needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially
trained in servicing Honda pumps and are supported by the parts and
service divisions of American Honda.
Please read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY on page 20
and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 21 to
fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities
of ownership.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the pump.
This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a multi-purpose
pump. You must use your own good judgment.
Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the pump.
• Instructions – how to use this pump correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert  symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:
• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important
messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word
means:
Important Message to Employers
As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the people who
work for you.
Before you ask anyone to operate this pump, you need to determine
whether the person is old enough, large enough, and strong enough
to safely handle and control the pump.
If you decide the employee is ready, make sure the employee reads
and understands all instructions and warnings in this manual and on
the labels before operating the pump.
Allow adequate time for hands-on training by a qualified instructor,
and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the
employee is ready to operate the machine.
Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection
and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your
insurance company.
Remember, too, that you are responsible for keeping the pump
properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Your commitment to safety on the job can help prevent injuries and
result in longer and more productive years of service.
 DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
 WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
 CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
NOTICE
Your engine or other property can be damaged
if you don’t follow instructions.
 WARNING 
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.