Safety, Caution, Owner’s responsibility – EarthQuake WP4310 User Manual
Page 4: Special messages, Important safety precautions
Operator’s Manual
WP4310 43cc Water Pump
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SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the owner’s responsibility to accurately assemble
the pump for safe and effective use.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the pump according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake operator's
manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the pump is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to draw
attention to potential safety concerns, machine
damage as well as helpful operating and servicing
information. Please read all the information carefully
to avoid injury and machine damage.
AVOID DAMAGE! THIS TEXT IS USED TO TELL THE
OPERATOR OF ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS THAT
MIGHT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! THIS SYMBOL AND TEXT HIGHLIGHT
POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR
OR BYSTANDERS THAT MAY OCCUR IF THE HAZARDS
OR PROCEDURES ARE IGNORED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the
water pump according to the safety instructions
and recommendations outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this water
pump must read the instructions and be familiar with
the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine or pump.
• Do not allow children to operate this pump. Do not
allow adults to operate the pump without proper
instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before any
repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may
exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
• Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam,
Inc., including all nuts and bolts.
• Never attempt to operate the pump without
priming water.
NOTE: General information is given throughout
the manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the machine.