Shindaiwa GP344 - Manual (Page 9)

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Ignition
Switch
Figure 8
Move throttle lever (D) towards 1.
engine to idle position and allow
engine to return to idle before shut-
ting engine off.
Push the red ignition switch until the
2.
engine completely stops. See Fig-
ure 8.
Stopping the Engine
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Operating Tips for Maximum Performance
Operation
Minimize friction by using the 1.
correct 1.0" ID suction and
discharge hoses specified, with a
minimum of connections. Keep all
hose runs as short as possible.
Keep the suction head (vertical 2.
lift) as short as possible. Do not
exceed the pump’s maximum
suction head of 26 feet.
Avoid air leaks. 3.
All suction-side connections a.
must be tightly secured.
Make sure the filler cap and
b.
drain plug on the pump housing
are tight and free from leakage.
Protect the discharge hose from 3.
crushing-type damage, especially
from motor vehicles.
Abrasive debris can damage the 4.
pump impeller and seals, and
should be avoided.
To minimize clogging the strainer 5.
when pumping near mud or debris,
place the strainer in a bucket or on
a bed of stones.
CAUTION!
Sudden pressure increases (such as
from vehicles driving on the discharge
hose) can split the discharge hose and
may also damage the pump body.
The higher the lift, the less the
discharge quantity.
discharge Quantity ( liters per minute)
Total head (meter
s)
Keep all pets and bystanders
■
away from the pump during opera-
tion and fueling.
Beware the pump may shift sud-
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denly during operation, especially
when the hoses first fill with water.
Do not wear loose clothing, jew-
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elry, or long hair that could get
caught in machinery.
Always wear eye protection such
■
as goggles or safety glasses.
Always wear hearing-protection
■
devices when operating this unit.
Wear appropriate footwear such
■
as nonskid boots or shoes. Steel-
toed rubber boots are strongly
recommended. NEVER WORK
BAREFOOT!
Gloves are recommended.
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WARNING!
Protect the discharge hose
from crushing.
Minimize clogging from debris: Place the
suction strainer on a bed of stones or tied
in a bucket.
Keep the suction lift
distance as short as
possible.
Be careful when locating the
pump; the pump may shift
suddenly during operation!
Figure 11
Figure 12