Operator`s manual

PT 2 / PT 3 Safety Information
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1.4 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines
Operating safety
When operating the pump:
• Keep the area around exhaust pipe free of flammable materials.
• Check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks before
starting the engine.
When operating the pump:
• Do not smoke while operating the machine.
• Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are present or the fuel lines
are loose.
• Do not run the engine near sparks or open flames.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or
immediately after it has been turned off.
• Do not operate a machine when its fuel cap is loose or missing.
• Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present.
Move the machine away from the spill and wipe the machine dry
before starting.
Refueling safety
When refueling the engine:
• Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
• Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.
• Replace the fuel tank cap after refueling.
When refueling the engine:
• Do not smoke.
WARNING
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling.
Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or
death.
f Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and the
safety guidelines below.
DANGER
Asphyxiation hazard. Using a pump indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Pump
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
f NEVER use this pump inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows
are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
f NEVER use a pump inside an enclosed area, such as a tunnel or a trench,
unless adequate ventilation is provided through such items as exhaust fans or
hoses.