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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Pump Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this water pump safely
is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a water pump. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels –– on the pump.
Safety Messages –– preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three signal
words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Y
ou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Y
o
ur pump or other property could be damaged if you don’t
follow instructions.
Safety Headings –– such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
Safety Section –– such as PUMP SAFETY.
Instructions –– how to use this pump correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.
Engine Safety Information
Always make a pre-operation inspection before you start the engine. You may prevent an
accident or equipment damage.
Most accidents can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the
pump. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to
protect yourself and others.
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