Operation; Safe Operating Precautions - Honda WB20XT Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

To safely realize the full potential of this pump, you need a complete
understanding of its operation and a certain amount of practice with
its controls.
Before operating the pump for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 5 and the chapter titled
BEFORE OPERATION.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can build up to
dangerous levels in closed areas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even
partly closed area where people may be
present.
Pump only fresh water that is not intended for human consumption.
Pumping flammable liquids, such as gasoline or fuel oils, can result in
a fire or explosion, causing serious injury. Pumping sea water,
beverages, acids, chemical solutions, or any other liquid that
promotes corrosion can damage the pump.
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