Safety – Hale HP Series User Manual
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USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
5
WARNING
1.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
2.
DO NOT check for spark with spark
plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
3.
DO NOT crank engine with spark
plug removed. If engine is flooded,
place throttle in FAST (
) position and
crank until engine starts.
4.
DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
5.
DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for two
minutes before refueling.
6.
DO NOT operate engine when an
odor of gasoline is present or other
explosive conditions exist
7.
DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
spilled. Move pump away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
8.
DO NOT STORE, SPILL, OR USE
GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME, or
devices such as a stove, furnace, or
water heater which utilize a pilot light or
devices which can create a spark.
9.
DO NOT refuel indoors where area is
not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is
preferred.
10. Engine produces excessive noise.
When pump is operating persons in the
immediate vicinity must wear hearing
protection.
11. DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT A
MUFFLER. Inspect periodically and
replace if necessary.
12. DO NOT operate engine with an
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or
other combustible material in the muffler
area.
13. DO NOT run engine with air cleaner
or air cleaner cover removed.
14. Automatic flow nozzles and tips are
designed to work with a minimum
SAFETY
1
THIS SYMBOL
MEANS WARNING PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR UNLESS
INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.