Operator`s manual

PT 2 / PT 3 Safety Information
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1 Safety Information
1.1 Signal Words Used in this Manual
This manual contains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and
NOTE signal words which must be followed to reduce the possibility
of personal injury, damage to the equipment, or improper service.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol, NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in property damage.
Note: A Note contains additional information important to a procedure.
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use
This machine is a centrifugal trash pump. The Wacker Neuson Trash
Pump consists of a tubular steel frame surrounding a gasoline or
diesel engine, a fuel tank, and an impeller pump with ports for water
suction and discharge. The engine rotates the impeller during
operation. Waste water is drawn into the pump through the suction
port and expelled through the discharge port. The operator connects
hoses to the pump and routes them so that water and solids are
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal hazards.
f Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
f To avoid death or serious injury from this type of hazard, obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this signal word.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
f To avoid possible death or serious injury from this type of hazard, obey all safety
messages that follow this signal word.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
f To avoid possible minor or moderate injury from this type of hazard, obey all
safety messages that follow this signal word.