Important safety instructions – IPA Tools 9040 Fuel Tank Sweeper User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY MES-
SAGES & INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE EQUIPMENT
BEFORE OPERATING. IF SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT HEEDED, RESULTS IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS MAY OCCUR.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the
text.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, may result in minor or major
injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
POTENTIAL BURN HAZARD Sparks from electrical shorts can ignite
flammable liquids such as fuel or oil. Heat from electrical overloads
can cause fire hazards.
POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE AIR HAZARD Pneumatic pressures used
with this equipment can cause explosive failures on damaged equipment.
POTENTIAL EYE HAZARD Wear OSHA approved safety glasses.
Battery acid and high air pressures create hazardous situations for eyes.
POTENTIAL CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD Wear protective gloves.
Battery acid is corrosive and can cause skin damage.
POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD Use caution with flammable liquids such
as fuel and oil. Electrical shorts can ignite flammable liquids and wiring.
Warning: For use with diesel fuel and hydraulic oils only. Do not use with gasoline.
Do not use to transfer any hard contaminants such as rocks, leaves, etc. This can
damage the pump and void the warranty.
Warning: Do not operate with caps installed or bodily injury can result.